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...no Alexander the Great...
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Created on 2004-01-19 20:55:44 (#1943673), last updated 2007-05-14
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BioThe New Attorney, by Franz Kafka
We have a new attorney, Dr. Bucephalus. There is little in his appearance that recalls when he was still Alexander of Macedonia's war-horse. Those familiar with the circumstances, however, will notice a thing or two. Why, not long ago I saw, outside on the steps, even a simple court usher admire the attorney with the professional glance of a racetrack regular as he climbed the stairs, kicking high his legs, with a step that made the marble ring.
In general, the Bar approves of Bucephalus' admission. They tell themselves, with astonishing insight, that Bucephalus is in a difficult position in today's society and therefore, and because of his historical significance, he deserves special treatment. Today - and this no one can deny - there is no Alexander the Great. Of course, some know how to murder; there is also no lack of skill in spearing a friend across a banquet table; and for many Macedonia is too narrow, so that they curse Philip, his father - but no one, no one is able to march on India. Even back in those days India's gates were beyond reach, but the King's sword indicated their direction. Today, the gates stand in totally different places, farther away and higher up; no one shows the way; many hold swords, but only to brandish them; and the eye that tries to follow them grows confused.
Perhaps that is why it is really best, as Bucephalus has done, to immerse oneself in law books. Free, his flanks unhampered by the rider's loins, at a peaceful lap, far from the tumult of Alexander's battle, he reads and turns the pages of our ancient books.
We have a new attorney, Dr. Bucephalus. There is little in his appearance that recalls when he was still Alexander of Macedonia's war-horse. Those familiar with the circumstances, however, will notice a thing or two. Why, not long ago I saw, outside on the steps, even a simple court usher admire the attorney with the professional glance of a racetrack regular as he climbed the stairs, kicking high his legs, with a step that made the marble ring.
In general, the Bar approves of Bucephalus' admission. They tell themselves, with astonishing insight, that Bucephalus is in a difficult position in today's society and therefore, and because of his historical significance, he deserves special treatment. Today - and this no one can deny - there is no Alexander the Great. Of course, some know how to murder; there is also no lack of skill in spearing a friend across a banquet table; and for many Macedonia is too narrow, so that they curse Philip, his father - but no one, no one is able to march on India. Even back in those days India's gates were beyond reach, but the King's sword indicated their direction. Today, the gates stand in totally different places, farther away and higher up; no one shows the way; many hold swords, but only to brandish them; and the eye that tries to follow them grows confused.
Perhaps that is why it is really best, as Bucephalus has done, to immerse oneself in law books. Free, his flanks unhampered by the rider's loins, at a peaceful lap, far from the tumult of Alexander's battle, he reads and turns the pages of our ancient books.
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