Burden Quote by Franz Kafka
““... sometimes a thousand shoulders quake under a burden meant just for one.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: "The Burden", 1915
A single individual bears a massive weight meant for many, highlighting shared suffering.
In simple terms: One bears many’s burdens.
Key Takeaway
Share responsibilities to ease load.
Themes
burden
solidarity
responsibility
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family caregiving
- community projects
- workplace teamwork
- social activism
Key Concepts
sociology
ethics
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you ask for help?
- What are the risks of taking on others’ burdens?
A Different Perspective
Sharing may dilute personal accountability.
![“The tremendous world I have inside my head. But how [to] free myself and free it without being torn to pieces. And a thousand times [I'd] rather be torn to pieces than rather it in me or bury it. That, indeed, is why I am here, that is quite clear to me.” quote by Franz Kafka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f19/franz-kafka-214_freedom_the-tremendous-world-i-have-inside-my-he_5848.jpg)
