“Did he not live in a town which lay deeper under the earth than the underground stations of Metropolis, with their thousand shafts—In a town the houses of which storied just as high above squares and streets as, above in… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
“Beautiful Maria, how Sweet are your hips... Is the man whom you love never to find that out? Beautiful Maria, listen to what I say… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
“I have no friends, Josaphat.” Josaphat wanted to contradict, but he stopped himself. Freder turned his eyes towards him. He straightened himself up and… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
“And then he grasped that this city of machines, this city of sobriety, this fanatic for work, sought, at night, the mighty counterpoise to… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
“Oh yes, Joh—oh yes! Your sin walks behind you like a good dog on the trail. It does not lose your scent, Joh—it remains… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
“The New Tower of Babel and its fellow houses stretched their somber heights high above the cathedral spire, that the young girls in the… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
“THERE WAS A HOUSE in the great Metropolis which was older than the town. Many said that it was older, even, than the cathedral,… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
“Then came a time which pulled down antiquities. Then the words were spoken: The house must die. But the house was stronger than the… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
“But I do, Joh! I still remember every syllable. You said: ‘I don’t hear a word you say—! only hear Hel! If I were… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
“Did he not live in a town which lay deeper under the earth than the underground stations of Metropolis, with their thousand shafts—In a… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
“This book is not of today or of the future. It tells of no place. It serves no cause, party or class. It has… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
“You have suffered,” thought his dream-filled brain. “You have been redeemed by suffering. You have attained to bliss... Is it worth while to suffer?-Yes.” And… — Thea von Harbou Copy Share Image
