Variant: Death hangs over thee. While thou livest, while it is in thy power, be good. Book IV
The controlling Intelligence understands its own nature, and what it does, and whereon it works. Book VI
To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct. How to Tell s Story
"Whenever they began to talk of the need to earn money, Gregor would always first let go of the door and then throw himself onto the cool, leather sofa next to it, as he became quite hot with shame and regret." Metamorphosis and Other Stories
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