Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Franz Kafka Quote “I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us.” ~ Franz Kafka (1883-1924) Conscience , Dissent , Free Thought , Humility , Individualism , Knowledge , Learning , Press , Reason , Respect , Safety , Speech , Truth , Wisdom Ratings and Comments Reply MarcAnkhRaa 9/16/05 What kind of books was he refering to? Books that wound or stab one group of people are welcomed and blessing for others. So to say we should only read one kind of books is being narrow-minded. Reply E Archer, NYC 9/16/05 I think Kafka means that we should read books that challenge our prejudices, force us to confront our long held beliefs, and tear down our illusions -- we should be encouraged to face hard truths. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Franz Kafka quote is found in these categories: Conscience quotes Dissent quotes Free Thought quotes Humility quotes Individualism quotes Knowledge quotes Learning quotes Press quotes Reason quotes Respect quotes Safety quotes Speech quotes Truth quotes Wisdom quotes About Franz Kafka Bio of Franz Kafka Quotations by Franz Kafka Books by/about Franz Kafka Franz Kafka videos Franz Kafka on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Franz Kafka