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We are separated from God on two sides the Fall separates us from Him, the Tree of Life separates Him from us
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"We are separated from God on two sides; the Fall separates us from Him, the Tree of Life separates Him from us"

- Franz Kafka

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In this quote, Kafka is highlighting the concept of separation between people and God. He suggests that there are 2 sides to this separation - one caused by the Fall, and the other by the Tree of Life. The Fall refers to the scriptural story of Adam and Eve's disobedience, which led to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden and separation from God. The Tree of Life, on the other hand, signifies the divine and immortality that is unattainable for people. Kafka's words communicate a sense of yearning and distance in between people and God, highlighting the fundamental constraints and barriers that exist in this relationship.

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Franz Kafka This quote is written / told by Franz Kafka between July 3, 1883 and June 3, 1924. He was a famous Novelist from Austria. The author also have 63 other quotes.

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