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Ukočila mi se ruka kojom držim pero, svijeća tiho kašljuca…

“Ukočila mi se ruka kojom držim pero, svijeća tiho kašljuca i prska sitnim varnicama braneći se od smrti, a ja gledam u duge redove slova, u nišane misli, i ne znam jesam li ih ubio ili oživio.” quote by Meša Selimović
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““Ukočila mi se ruka kojom držim pero, svijeća tiho kašljuca i prska sitnim varnicama braneći se od smrti, a ja gledam u duge redove slova, u nišane misli, i ne znam jesam li ih ubio ili oživio.””

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.

The narrator’s hand trembles while candlelight flickers, confronting death as they stare at endless lines of text and fragmented thoughts, unsure if they have killed or revived them.

In simple terms: Facing mortality while creating, the writer questions the power of words.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge the fragile link between creation and death.

Themes

mortality creation uncertainty

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing retreats
  • grief counseling
  • artistic workshops

Key Concepts

existentialism literary introspection creative struggle

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “killing or reviving” thoughts mean to you?
  • How can you channel fear into creative energy?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may obscure practical coping strategies.

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