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A i čežnja je takva: počinje nevinim pogledom na neki…

“A i čežnja je takva: počinje nevinim pogledom na neki predmet ili u nečije svijetle oči, u vitak stas ili bujne kose, pa se poput vatre s očiju prenosi na srce, pa na um, pa te obuzme svega i ne popusti dok ne postigneš ono za čim čezneš, ili dok potpuno ne sagoriš u njoj i ostaneš pepeo, čovjek…” quote by Enver Čolaković
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““A i čežnja je takva: počinje nevinim pogledom na neki predmet ili u nečije svijetle oči, u vitak stas ili bujne kose, pa se poput vatre s očiju prenosi na srce, pa na um, pa te obuzme svega i ne popusti dok ne postigneš ono za čim čezneš, ili dok potpuno ne sagoriš u njoj i ostaneš pepeo, čovjek ravnodušan, nesretan i tup...””

Enver Čolaković

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

Desire ignites from a simple glance, spreading like fire through heart and mind, consuming everything until only ash remains, leaving one numb and unhappy.

In simple terms: A glance can spark an all‑consuming desire that burns you out.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and temper obsessive longing.

Themes

desire obsession love humanity

Mood

melancholic intense

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic pursuit
  • artistic inspiration
  • personal relationships
  • emotional health

Key Concepts

passion self‑destruction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your deepest cravings?
  • Can desire be balanced with wellbeing?
A Different Perspective

It may romanticize self‑destruction.

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