People under suspicion are better moving than at rest, since at rest they may be sitting in the balance without knowing it, being weighed together with their sins.

People under suspicion are better moving than at rest, since at rest they may be sitting in the balance without knowing it, being weighed together with their sins.

πŸ“– Franz Kafka

 |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Novelist

πŸŽ‚ July 3, 1883  β€“  ⚰️ June 3, 1924
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In Franz Kafka's "The Trial," the notion of being under suspicion indicates a state of anxiety and defensiveness. People who are active and moving may feel a sense of control, as their actions distract from the judgment they face. Those who remain still may feel vulnerable, as they risk being judged silently and weighed down by their guilt and mistakes, a metaphorical balancing act that can be overwhelming.

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