“In the summer of 1913, Kafka bangs endlessly on about 'necessity,' that favorite concept of every German since Hegel who ever planned to do something morally dubious.”

“A quick look at the map of Europe suggests that Kafka either had a profound ignorance of geography or a profound grasp of emotional game playing.”

“It is impossible to be completely abstract about clothes because they have no life unless they are worn. They must fit onto a body or they do not exist.”

“There may come a time when you will wish you had never tasted the fruit from the tree of knowledge. There may even come a time when you will lie about who took the first bite.”

“Women want to wear what they do because of what goes on in their heads. Their size and shape have practically nothing to do with it.”

“If you are the type who truly longs to be a Southern Belle at all times, regardless of taking twice the space available in bus, subway or elsewhere, you had best remove yourself to a large estate replete with servants.”

“A good name is seldom regained. When character is gone, all is gone, and one of the richest jewels of life is lost.”