Quote by Albert Einstein

Dear Habicht, / Such a solemn air of silence has descended between us that I almost feel as if I am committing a sacrilege when I break it now with some inconsequential babble... / What are you up to, you frozen whale, you smoked, dried, canned piece of soul...?

Dear Habicht, / Such a solemn air of silence has descended b

Summary

This quote, taken from a letter written by Franz Kafka, expresses the writer's hesitancy to disturb the profound silence that exists between him and the recipient, Habicht. Kafka conveys the overwhelming sense of reverence in their silence, describing the act of breaking it as sacrilege. By playfully referring to Habicht as a "frozen whale" and a "smoked, dried, canned piece of soul," Kafka teases his friend while also emphasizing the mysterious and mystical nature of their relationship. This short passage hints at the complex dynamics of their connection, revealing Kafka's contemplative and poetic nature.

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