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“...relativno sam rano, u petoj ili šestoj godini, zaključio da su okolnosti vezane za smrt apsolutno nepovoljne i odlučio sam da prestanem prijetiti umiranjem, barem dok ne razriješim problem s postojanjem ili nepostojanjem Boga.” quote by Miljenko Jergović
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““...relativno sam rano, u petoj ili šestoj godini, zaključio da su okolnosti vezane za smrt apsolutno nepovoljne i odlučio sam da prestanem prijetiti umiranjem, barem dok ne razriješim problem s postojanjem ili nepostojanjem Boga.””

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.

A young person, confronting early life hardships, decides to stop suicidal thoughts until they resolve existential doubts about God's existence.

In simple terms: Youth stops self‑harm while questioning faith.

Key Takeaway

Seek purpose before drastic actions.

Themes

existence faith suicide adolescence

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • spiritual crisis
  • youth counseling

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives your life meaning now?
  • Can doubt coexist with hope?
A Different Perspective

Questioning God may not end despair.

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