The Trial

The only right thing to do is to learn how to deal with the situation as it is.

"A woman's hands will do many things when no-one's looking,"

only because of their stupidity that they're able to be so sure of themselves.

You've not behaved towards us the way we deserve after being so good to you, you forget that we, whatever we are, we're still free men and you're not, and that's quite an advantage.

It's only because of their stupidity that they're able to be so sure of themselves

forced to forbid you to do something that you ought to have forbidden yourself to do

understanding of the same matter are not mutually exclusive

Meanwhile, K. had been looking round the room, if it had not been pointed out it would never have occurred to him that this wretched little room could be called a studio. It was hardly long enough or broad enough to make two steps. Everything, floor, walls and ceiling, was made of wood, between the planks narrow gaps could be seen.

this was his affair and the idea of any help from strangers, however slight, was repulsive to him, he also wanted to avoid asking for anyone's help because that would initiate them into the affair even if only slightly.

although his mind was no longer on the subject, he had become totally absorbed by Miss Bürstner's gaze who was supporting her chin on one hand - the elbow rested on the cushion of the ottoman - and slowly stroking her hip with the other.