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“Jedan par, pomislih, koji zavisi i živi od svojih prepreka; jedan par koji će se rasturiti kad ih ne bude bilo, ako ga pre toga ne rasture te iste, tako zamorne i otegnute prepreke, koje će međutim morati da napajaju i neguju i da nastoje da večno potraju ako ih je već sustigao trenutak kada ne…” quote by Javier Marías
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““Jedan par, pomislih, koji zavisi i živi od svojih prepreka; jedan par koji će se rasturiti kad ih ne bude bilo, ako ga pre toga ne rasture te iste, tako zamorne i otegnute prepreke, koje će međutim morati da napajaju i neguju i da nastoje da večno potraju ako ih je već sustigao trenutak kada ne mogu bez ti i ja, ili jedno bez drugog.””

Javier Marías

About This Quote

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

People rely on obstacles that both bind and threaten relationships; removing them can dissolve bonds, yet those same challenges must be nurtured to sustain connection when dependence grows.

In simple terms: Relationships need challenges; removing them can both free and weaken ties.

Key Takeaway

Balance nurturing challenges with healthy independence.

Themes

relationships dependence obstacles growth

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • team projects
  • personal development
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

interdependence resilience attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide which challenges to keep?
  • When should you let go of a binding obstacle?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming obstacles may also erode the very ties they support.

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