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Naše mržnje škode nama, više nego našem protivniku…

“Naše mržnje škode nama, više nego našem protivniku. Govorite rđavo o nekom čoveku pola sata - i vi ste posle toga nesrećni i otrovni; a govorite pola sata o njemu dobro, pa čak i kad to ne zaslužuje, i bićete mirni i blaženi, čak i ponosni na lepotu svojih osećanja, ili bar na lepotu svojih reči.” quote by Jovan Dučić
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““Naše mržnje škode nama, više nego našem protivniku. Govorite rđavo o nekom čoveku pola sata - i vi ste posle toga nesrećni i otrovni; a govorite pola sata o njemu dobro, pa čak i kad to ne zaslužuje, i bićete mirni i blaženi, čak i ponosni na lepotu svojih osećanja, ili bar na lepotu svojih reči.””

Jovan Dučić

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

Hate harms the hater more than the target; speaking kindly eases the soul.

In simple terms: Hate hurts you; kindness heals.

Key Takeaway

Choose kindness over hate.

Themes

hate kindness emotional health speech

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your hate?
  • How can you practice kindness daily?
A Different Perspective

Kindness can be seen as weakness.

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