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Mladost je slepa, kljubovalna zver, ki je lačna, a ne je…

“Mladost je slepa, kljubovalna zver, ki je lačna, a ne je, ker se sramuje jesti; ki ji ni treba drugega, kakor da namigne vedno naklonjeni ji sreči, ko gre mimo po cesti, naj se ustavi, a ji ne namigne; ki pušča, da tok časa brez haska odteče mimo nje, kakor da bi bil voda - taka zver, ki ne ve, da…” quote by Nikos Kazantzakis
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““Mladost je slepa, kljubovalna zver, ki je lačna, a ne je, ker se sramuje jesti; ki ji ni treba drugega, kakor da namigne vedno naklonjeni ji sreči, ko gre mimo po cesti, naj se ustavi, a ji ne namigne; ki pušča, da tok časa brez haska odteče mimo nje, kakor da bi bil voda - taka zver, ki ne ve, da je zver, je mladost.””

Nikos Kazantzakis

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

Youth is a blind, hungry beast that unknowingly seeks its own destiny, flowing like water without awareness.

In simple terms: Youth is instinctive, unaware of its path.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and guide youthful impulses.

Themes

youth identity growth self-awareness

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • mentorship
  • personal development
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

existentialism human nature psychology of adolescence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we nurture youthful energy?
  • What risks arise from unexamined impulses?
A Different Perspective

Youth may resist guidance.

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