'Hey, there's something falling down in there,' said the chief clerk. Gregor tried to suppose to himself that what had happened to him might some day also happen to the chief clerk. There was no denying that anything was possible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gregor realizes that the misfortune he faced could happen to anyone.
- In plain terms
- Anyone can face bad luck, including the person observing him.
- What can you take from it?
- Misfortune is universal and can strike anyone at any time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you do if you suddenly became powerless?
- How do you react to another person's sudden misfortune?
Another view
Thinking it could happen to anyone does not reduce personal fear.
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