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Međutim, onaj ko ne voli pripadnike drugih naroda, ne…

“Međutim, onaj ko ne voli pripadnike drugih naroda, ne voli, naglasio sam, ni svoj narod, te ako kažem da ne volim strance, ja u isto vreme priznajem da živim u praznini, lišen bilo čije ljubavi. A onaj u kome nema ljubavi, ni podarene ni ponuđene, taj i više nije ljudsko biće, jer ljubav je ono…” quote by David Albahari
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““Međutim, onaj ko ne voli pripadnike drugih naroda, ne voli, naglasio sam, ni svoj narod, te ako kažem da ne volim strance, ja u isto vreme priznajem da živim u praznini, lišen bilo čije ljubavi. A onaj u kome nema ljubavi, ni podarene ni ponuđene, taj i više nije ljudsko biće, jer ljubav je ono što nas definiše u sistemu prirode koju nastanjujemo.””

David Albahari

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

He argues that loving only one’s own group while rejecting others empties humanity; love defines our humanity.

In simple terms: Love defines us; rejecting others empties us.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate universal love.

Themes

humanity love identity

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • community building
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

empathy inclusivity self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love mean to you beyond personal ties?
  • How can you practice love toward strangers?
A Different Perspective

Love alone may not overcome deep‑rooted prejudice.

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