The Trial: The Original 1925 Unabridged and Complete Edition (Franz Kafka Classics)

by Franz Kafka

It’s only because of their stupidity that they’re able to be so sure of themselves.

“what has happened to me is not just an isolated case. If it were it would not be of much importance as it’s not of much importance to me, but it is a symptom of proceedings which are carried out against many. It’s on behalf of them that I stand here now, not for myself alone.”

How are we to avoid those in office becoming deeply corrupt when everything is devoid of meaning?

he suffered from the unfortunate belief that he had a number of things to do

Nonetheless, the most important thing is the lawyer’s personal connections, that’s where the real value of taking counsel lies.

Above all, he could not stop half way, that was nonsense not only in business but always and everywhere.