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Budućnost će, kao i uvek, hteti da odgaji sopstvene nove…

“Budućnost će, kao i uvek, hteti da odgaji sopstvene nove zablude; a što će one biti, zapravo, naše koliko i svet, neće smetati nijednom od praunuka da se njima diči, bišući u međuvremenu tur tvojim jeremijadskim opomenama i savetima.” quote by Borislav Pekić
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““Budućnost će, kao i uvek, hteti da odgaji sopstvene nove zablude; a što će one biti, zapravo, naše koliko i svet, neće smetati nijednom od praunuka da se njima diči, bišući u međuvremenu tur tvojim jeremijadskim opomenama i savetima.””

Borislav Pekić

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Future generations will repeat past mistakes, and even their descendants will proudly cling to them despite warnings.

In simple terms: People repeat old errors and ignore advice.

Key Takeaway

Learn from history, question inherited beliefs.

Themes

history generational cycles hubris warning

Mood

cynical reflective

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • family dynamics
  • political discourse
  • cultural critique

Key Concepts

repetition pride legacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can societies break the cycle of repeating mistakes?
  • What role do elders play in shaping future delusions?
A Different Perspective

Pekić’s pessimism may overlook capacity for change.

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