The Metamorphosis Quotes

“With a kind of perverse obstinancy his father refused to take off his official uniform even in the house; and while his robe hung uselessly on the clothes hook, his father dozed, completely dressed, in his chair, as if he were always ready for duty and were waiting even here for the voice of his superior.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis

“for the first time that day, he began to feel alright with his body;”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis

“I'm in a tight spot, but I'll also work my way out again.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis

“But I must not stay in bed uselessly.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis

“Quickly one after another, his eyes watering with pleasure, he consumed the cheese, the vegetables and the sauce;”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis

“Gregor's appeals to his father were of no help, his appeals were simply not understood,”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis

“Calm reflection might be better than the most confused decisions.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis

“Nothing was to be removed; everything must remain.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis

“In order not to get involved in such thoughts, Gregor decided to keep moving, and he crawled up and down the room.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis

“Meanwhile, Gregor of course didn't have the least intention of frightening anyone, and certainly not his sister. He had merely begun to turn around, to make his way back to his room, which was a somewhat laborious and eye-catching process, as, in consequence of his debility he needed his head to help with such difficult manoeuvres, raising it many times and bashing it against the floor. He stopped and looked around. His good intentions seemed to have been acknowledged...”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis