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Ali ljudi – veliki, odrasli ljudi – nisu prestajali da…

“Ali ljudi – veliki, odrasli ljudi – nisu prestajali da varaju i muče sami sebe i jedan drugoga. Ljudi su držali da nije sveto i važno to proljetno jutro, ni ta krasota svijeta božjega stvorena za dobro svim bićima – krasota koja pozivlje za mir, slogu i ljubav – nego je sveto i važno ono što su…” quote by Leo Tolstoy
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““Ali ljudi – veliki, odrasli ljudi – nisu prestajali da varaju i muče sami sebe i jedan drugoga. Ljudi su držali da nije sveto i važno to proljetno jutro, ni ta krasota svijeta božjega stvorena za dobro svim bićima – krasota koja pozivlje za mir, slogu i ljubav – nego je sveto i važno ono što su izmislili oni sami da bi vladali jedan nad drugim””

Leo Tolstoy

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

People prioritize power over peace, inventing conflicts to dominate each other instead of cherishing natural harmony.

In simple terms: Power replaces peace; invented conflicts dominate.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and value true harmony over imposed control.

Themes

power peace human nature conflict control

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • political leadership
  • personal relationships
  • community building
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

domination illusion social constructs

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies shift from domination to mutual respect?
  • What personal habits reinforce the illusion of control?
A Different Perspective

Even with awareness, entrenched power structures resist change.

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