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Kasno je, sjećanja, uzalud se javljate, beskorisne su vaše…

“Kasno je, sjećanja, uzalud se javljate, beskorisne su vaše nemoćne utjehe i podsjećanja na ono što je moglo da bude, jer što nije bilo, nije ni moglo da bude. A uvijek izgleda lijepo ono što se nije ostvarilo. Vi ste varka koja rađa nezadovoljstvo, varka koju ne mogu i ne želim da otjeram jer me…” quote by Meša Selimović
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““Kasno je, sjećanja, uzalud se javljate, beskorisne su vaše nemoćne utjehe i podsjećanja na ono što je moglo da bude, jer što nije bilo, nije ni moglo da bude. A uvijek izgleda lijepo ono što se nije ostvarilo. Vi ste varka koja rađa nezadovoljstvo, varka koju ne mogu i ne želim da otjeram jer me razoružava i tihom tugom brani od patnje.””

Meša Selimović

About This Quote

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

Unrealized memories and unfulfilled hopes can breed bitterness, while longing for what could have been fuels sorrow.

In simple terms: Regret and longing cause sadness.

Key Takeaway

Accept the past and focus on present growth.

Themes

regret memory longing

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • creative writing
  • therapy
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you change if you could?
  • How can you let go of unmet expectations?
A Different Perspective

Dwelling on past can hinder healing.

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