I never imagined that so many days would ultimately make such a small life.

Always first draw fresh breath after outbursts of vanity and complacency.

This tremendous world I have inside of me. How to free myself, and this world, without tearing myself to pieces. And rather tear myself to a thousand pieces than be buried with this world within me.

If this is what you came for, then I didn't send for you. Kafka (note to himself in journal)

The man in ecstasy and the man drowning: both raise their arms.

What is gayer than believing in a household god?

My guiding principle is this: Guilt is never to be doubted.