Abyss Quote by Franz Kafka
“The truth is always an abyss.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Trial, Franz Kafka, 1925
Existence is filled with unknown depths that resist clear understanding.
In simple terms: Truth is a deep, unknowable void.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty.
Themes
existentialism
philosophy
truth
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- philosophical debate
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
absurdism
nihilism
ontological mystery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with unknowable truths?
- Can embracing uncertainty be liberating?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be elusive, but seeking it can be unsettling.
![“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)
