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“... ono što se ne može objasniti samome sebi, treba govoriti drugome. Sebe možes obmanuti nekim dijelom slike koji se nametne, teško izrecivim osjećanjem, jer se skriva pred mukom saznavanja i bježi u omaglicu, u opijenost koja ne traži smisao. Drugome je neophodna tačna riječ, zato je i tražiš…” quote by Meša Selimović
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““... ono što se ne može objasniti samome sebi, treba govoriti drugome. Sebe možes obmanuti nekim dijelom slike koji se nametne, teško izrecivim osjećanjem, jer se skriva pred mukom saznavanja i bježi u omaglicu, u opijenost koja ne traži smisao. Drugome je neophodna tačna riječ, zato je i tražiš, osjećaš da je negde u tebi, i loviš je, nju ili njenu sjenku, prepoznaješ je na tuđem licu, u tuđem pogledu, kad počne da shvata.””

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.

Understanding oneself fully is impossible; we must articulate thoughts to others to uncover hidden feelings.

In simple terms: Self‑knowledge needs external expression.

Key Takeaway

Speak to clarify inner truths.

Themes

self‑awareness communication truth psychology

Mood

introspective thoughtful

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • conflict resolution
  • personal journaling
  • teaching
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existentialism self‑deception language

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does sharing your thoughts change your perception?
  • What words best capture your hidden feelings?
A Different Perspective

Externalizing may not capture the full nuance of inner experience.

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