evidence: 10 Best Quotes Of Franz Kafka Franz Kafka is cynical, mysterious, slightly heartbroken and probably my ultimate crush of all time. He was a 20th century German-speaking Bohemian Jewish novelist who was mainly known for writing about bizarre, sincere and abhorrent truths within society. [...] I’m not sure if I understand what all of Franz Kafka’s quotes mean, but here are 10 of Kafka’s best quotes about life, heartbreak, commitment issues and following your dreams.