I also believe that few people remain completely untouched by the thought that instead of the life they lead there might also be another, where all actions proceed from a very personal state of excitement. Where actions have meanings, not just causes. And where a person, to use a trivial word, is happy, and not just nervously tormenting himself.


Precision and Soul: Essays and Addresses (ed. University of Chicago Press, 1995) - ISBN: 9780226554099

Robert Musil Quotes

I also believe that few people remain completely untouched by the thought that instead of the life they lead there might also be another, where all...

I also believe that few people remain completely untouched by the thought that instead of the life they lead there might also be another, where all...

I also believe that few people remain completely untouched by the thought that instead of the life they lead there might also be another, where all...

I also believe that few people remain completely untouched by the thought that instead of the life they lead there might also be another, where all...