Some deny the existence of misery by pointing to the sun; he denies the existence of the sun by pointing to misery.
Franz KafkaRead
Hold fast to the diary from today on! Write regularly! Don't surrender! Even if no salvation should come, I want to be worthy of it every moment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace the act of writing and expressing oneself without losing hope, regardless of the outcome.
This quote by Franz Kafka emphasizes the importance of commitment to one's personal reflections and creative expression through writing. It encourages individuals to maintain their dedication to documenting their thoughts and feelings, asserting that the value lies not only in potential outcomes or salvation but in the consistent practice of self-expression and striving to be deserving of whatever might come.
Themes
WritingDiaryHopeCommitmentSelf-Expression
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about the benefits of journaling.
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