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Od djetinjstva do starosti čovjek nosi svoje tijelo. Gleda…

“Od djetinjstva do starosti čovjek nosi svoje tijelo. Gleda svoje prste, ruke, bore i pjege na njima, i uvijek su mu iste. Samo se na tuđim tijelima primijeti vrijeme.” quote by Miljenko Jergović
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““Od djetinjstva do starosti čovjek nosi svoje tijelo. Gleda svoje prste, ruke, bore i pjege na njima, i uvijek su mu iste. Samo se na tuđim tijelima primijeti vrijeme.””

Miljenko Jergović

About This Quote

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

From childhood to old age, a person’s body remains the same, bearing the same marks and aging, while time is only evident on others’ bodies.

In simple terms: Our bodies stay constant, time shows on others.

Key Takeaway

Notice how personal identity persists despite aging.

Themes

identity time human body

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • literary analysis
  • philosophical discussion

Key Concepts

aging self‑perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does physical continuity affect self‑identity?
  • What does observing others reveal about time?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual differences in aging.

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