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Smatrao sam da me mora razumjeti, ako me voli, da me mora…

“Smatrao sam da me mora razumjeti, ako me voli, da me mora razumjeti i kad ništa ne kažem, mora biti na mojoj strani i kad nemam pravo. Zaboravljajući da bi to trebalo da bude i moja obaveza, okrenuo sam se protiv nje, stavljajući ih zajedno na jednu stranu. Sad sam sâm, ima zadovoljstva i u tome…” quote by Meša Selimović
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““Smatrao sam da me mora razumjeti, ako me voli, da me mora razumjeti i kad ništa ne kažem, mora biti na mojoj strani i kad nemam pravo. Zaboravljajući da bi to trebalo da bude i moja obaveza, okrenuo sam se protiv nje, stavljajući ih zajedno na jednu stranu. Sad sam sâm, ima zadovoljstva i u tome. I ne želim više da ih uvjerim, da im objasnim sebe, hoću da imam pravo. Jer imam pravo, iako to nema nikakva značaja.””

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.

A person seeks understanding and support from a loved one, but also demands personal rights and autonomy, recognizing that love does not require justification.

In simple terms: Desires understanding and respect while asserting personal rights.

Key Takeaway

Demand respect and claim your rights.

Themes

love autonomy rights understanding

Mood

reflective determined somber

Type

philosophical personal emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • family conflict
  • self‑assertion
  • emotional independence

Key Concepts

existentialism personal freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • What rights do you feel are ignored in close relationships?
  • How can you balance love with self‑respect?
A Different Perspective

Love may not guarantee equal power or acknowledgment of personal needs.

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