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Za ubijanje moraju se imati neke ideje. Te krupne…

“Za ubijanje moraju se imati neke ideje. Te krupne, banalne, svim ljudima iste reči. Bez takvih izgovora mi smo i sebi samo obične ubice. Mora se imati ratni cilj, mora se pristati na ratnu obmanu.” quote by Dobrica Ćosić
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““Za ubijanje moraju se imati neke ideje. Te krupne, banalne, svim ljudima iste reči. Bez takvih izgovora mi smo i sebi samo obične ubice. Mora se imati ratni cilj, mora se pristati na ratnu obmanu.””

Dobrica Ćosić

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

War demands ideological justification; ordinary people become killers under false pretenses.

In simple terms: War needs a cause to rationalize killing.

Key Takeaway

Question the motives behind conflict.

Themes

war morality propaganda

Mood

somber critical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • military recruitment
  • political speeches
  • media narratives

Key Concepts

ideological manipulation human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What justifications do societies use for war?
  • How can individuals resist dehumanizing narratives?
A Different Perspective

Blind nationalism can lead to atrocities.

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