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Pobuna! Je li to samo reč, ili je misao? Ako je misao…

“Pobuna! Je li to samo reč, ili je misao? Ako je misao, onda je moja misao, ili moja zabluda. Ako je zabluda teško meni; ako je istina, teško meni još više.” quote by Meša Selimović
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““Pobuna! Je li to samo reč, ili je misao? Ako je misao, onda je moja misao, ili moja zabluda. Ako je zabluda teško meni; ako je istina, teško meni još više.””

Meša Selimović

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

Explores the weight of truth versus illusion and the personal cost of each

In simple terms: Truth and illusion both bring suffering

Key Takeaway

Weigh truth against personal pain before choosing

Themes

philosophy truth illusion

Mood

thoughtful somber

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • personal decision making
  • ethical dilemma

Key Concepts

existentialism cognitive dissonance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it better to know painful truth?
  • How do we balance truth and self‑preservation?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be more painful than comforting lies

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