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We all have wings, but they have not been of any avail to us and if we could tear them off, we would do so
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"We all have wings, but they have not been of any avail to us and if we could tear them off, we would do so"

- Franz Kafka

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In this quote, Kafka is using the metaphor of wings to represent our potential and abilities. He recommends that all of us have the possible to attain fantastic things, however for some factor, we have not been able to use our wings to their complete potential. This might be due to external elements such as social constraints or internal battles such as worry and self-doubt. The phrase "tear them off" indicates a sense of aggravation and desperation, as if the speaker wishes to rid themselves of this capacity that has not been of any usage to them. Overall, the quote highlights the battle in between our potential and our constraints, and the desire to break devoid of those restrictions.

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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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