Franz Kafka quote: However, Gregor had become much calmer. All right, people did not understand his words any more, although they seemed clear ...

However, Gregor had become much calmer. All right, people did not understand his words any more, although they seemed clear enough to him, clearer than previously, perhaps because had gotten used to them

~ Franz Kafka ~

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