What do I have in common with Jews? I hardly have anything in common with myself, and really ought to go stand myself perfectly still in a corner, grateful to be able to breathe.
In his reflections, Franz Kafka expresses a profound sense of alienation and introspection. He contemplates his identity and place within the world, suggesting that he finds little common ground even within his own self. This strain of isolation has a broader implication, extending to his feelings towards others, including Jews, highlighting a deep disconnection from both his own identity and the identities of those around him.
The quote emphasizes Kafka's existential struggle, where he feels a need for stillness and gratitude for the act of simply existing. His perspective suggests that the complexities of his thoughts and experiences make it difficult for him to relate to others, pointing towards a universal theme of human solitude and the quest for self-understanding amidst the chaos of life.
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