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Nesreća nesrećnih ljudi i jeste u tome što za njih stvari…

“Nesreća nesrećnih ljudi i jeste u tome što za njih stvari koje su inače zabranjene postanu, za trenutak dostižne i lake, ili bar tako izgledaju, a kada se jednom trajno usele u njihove želje, one se pokažu opet kao ono što jesu: nedostupne i zabranjene, sa svim posledicama koje to ima po one koji…” quote by Ivo Andrić
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““Nesreća nesrećnih ljudi i jeste u tome što za njih stvari koje su inače zabranjene postanu, za trenutak dostižne i lake, ili bar tako izgledaju, a kada se jednom trajno usele u njihove želje, one se pokažu opet kao ono što jesu: nedostupne i zabranjene, sa svim posledicama koje to ima po one koji za njima ipak posegnu.””

Ivo Andrić

About This Quote

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

Forbidden desires become temporarily tempting, but when they become permanent wishes they reveal their true, unattainable nature and consequences.

In simple terms: Temptation fades; true cost appears.

Key Takeaway

Beware of chasing forbidden things.

Themes

desire temptation consequences illusion

Mood

cautionary thoughtful

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal ambition
  • relationships
  • risk taking

Key Concepts

forbidden longing temporary allure reality check

Questions to Reflect On

  • What forbidden thing do you pursue?
  • How do you handle the fallout?
A Different Perspective

Desire can be an illusion that leads to loss.

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