Quote by Franz Kafka

You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait, be quiet still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet.

You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your t

Summary

This quote by Franz Kafka suggests that one does not have to physically venture out into the world to gain knowledge or experience. Instead, by simply being still and attentive, the world will reveal itself effortlessly. It emphasizes the power of observation, patience, and introspection, indicating that in the tranquility of solitude, one can perceive and understand the world in all its unveiled beauty.

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Imagination

By Franz Kafka

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