"Don't bend; don't water it down; don't try to make it logica..." — Franz Kafka
Don''t bend; don''t water it down; don''t try to make it logical; don''t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.
What This Quote Means
True bravery means facing difficulty head-on rather than avoiding it.
About Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka was a Czech-Austrian writer known for his surreal and existentially troubled fiction.
Franz Kafka (1883-1924) wrote fiction that transformed feelings of alienation and anxiety into haunting literary art.
How to Apply This Wisdom
Face a fear
Identify one fear holding you back and take a small step toward facing it today.
Build brave habits
Practice courage in small things so it becomes natural in big things.
Inspire others
Your bravery gives others permission to be brave too.
Reflection Questions
- What would I attempt if I knew I could not fail?
- Where is fear holding me back from living fully?
- When did an act of courage lead to an unexpected reward?
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