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Wir brauchen aber die Bücher, die auf uns wirken wie ein Unglück, das uns sehr schmerzt, wie der Tod eines, den wir lieber hatten als uns, wie wenn wir in Wälder vorstoßen würden, von allen Menschen weg, wie ein Selbstmord, ein Buch muß die Axt sein für das gefrorene Meer in uns.” Wenn das Buch, das wir lesen, uns nicht mit einem Faustschlag auf den Schädel weckt, wozu lesen wir dann das Buch? Damit es uns glücklich macht, wie Du schreibst? Mein Gott, glücklich wären wir eben auch, wenn wir keine Bücher hätten, und solche Bücher, die uns glücklich machen, könnten wir zur Not selber schreiben. “ Ich glaube, man sollte überhaupt nur solche Bücher lesen, die einen beißen und stechen. Both are taken from Goodreads ( here), but I have read Kafka’s letters and am privy to the published version as well, courtesy of the University Library of Philipps-Universität Marburg. I’m primarily using the original german quote for detailed elaboration, but including the translation as well.
Important quotes from the reader by bernhard schlink free#
I am, of course, wording my subjective opinion so feel free to speak your mind down below. This is one of my favourite quotes and can be used to summarize my opinion on literature that I consider to be useful and valuable for myself. The quote is quite long, so there won’t be an elucidation of every single word. Quote Digest will digest one quote and analyze it from my perspective in a literary and in a philosophical context – starting today with a highly controversial but very interesting author: Franz Kafka. However, most of my favourites do provide me with a high dosage of quotage. Interestingly enough, a favourite quote doesn’t have to come from a favourite author, because as the Estonians say: Even a blind hen may find a grain. On some occasions, those quotes are just nicely formed sentences, but other times there are timeless and very important existential points to be made on the basis of these words and sentences.
Important quotes from the reader by bernhard schlink series#
The premise of this series is the fact that great books are usually well-written and well thought out, which makes them highly quotable. 1: Franz KafkaĪnother new and fun series is starting on my blog: Welcome to Quote Digest.