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'it occurs to me to talk to myself again' - diary excerpts (1910-1923)

Today burned many old, disgusting papers.


The reciter, Reichmann, landed in the lunatic asylum the day after our conversation.


11 March. Yesterday unendurable. Why doesn't everyone join in the evening meal? That would really be so beautiful.


So much light and so empty.


8 September. Nearby you saw the glaring light of Luna Park, which only added to the twilight confusion.


8 February. I sink into a peaceful numbness.


though too much training in a puddle can probably render one unfit to be a sailor.


8 October. One doesn't learn to be a sailor by exercising in a puddle...


16 September. Between throat and chin would seem to be the most rewarding place to stab.


I at least have thoroughly delighted in the institution, even if it should now be lost to mankind.


29 July. Court jester. Essay on court jesters. The great days of the court jesters are probably gone never to return.


I believe them both and love them both, or try to.


24 January. Dr W. tries to convince me that F. deserves to be hated, F. tries to convince me that W. deserves to be hated.


and those who insist on quiet are best.


The street, too, was quiet; the woman had purposely chosen so quiet a street because she wanted good tenants


It was still perfectly quiet, the bell did not stir.


6 May. The landlady, a decrepit widow dressed in black and wearing a straight skirt, stood in the middle room of her empty house.


But I must not forsake myself, I am entirely alone.


29 August. The end of one chapter [of The Trial] a failure; another chapter, which began beautifully, I shall hardly be able to continue.


15 August. I'll shut myself off from everyone to the point of insensibility. Make an enemy of everyone, speak to no one.


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