In Franz Kafka's "Diaries, 1910-1923," he explores themes of duality and the contradictions inherent in human nature. The phrase "Devilish in my innocence" captures the tension between a seemingly innocent facade and underlying darker impulses. Kafka reflects on how his apparent purity may be intertwined with more complex, even malevolent feelings, highlighting the complexity of identity and morality.
This sentiment resonates throughout Kafka's writings, where characters often grapple with existential dilemmas...