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Ako vam je suviše stalo do onoga što imate kazati, ako vam…

“Ako vam je suviše stalo do onoga što imate kazati, ako vam je ono suviše priraslo srcu, možete biti sigurni, da ćete doživeti potpuni neuspeh. Postat ćete patetični, postati ćete sentimentalni, pod vašim rukama nastaće nešto nezgrapno, nespretno, neozbiljno, neobuzdano, bez ironije, neslano…” quote by Thomas Mann
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““Ako vam je suviše stalo do onoga što imate kazati, ako vam je ono suviše priraslo srcu, možete biti sigurni, da ćete doživeti potpuni neuspeh. Postat ćete patetični, postati ćete sentimentalni, pod vašim rukama nastaće nešto nezgrapno, nespretno, neozbiljno, neobuzdano, bez ironije, neslano, dosadno, banalno a kraj priče biće: samo ravnodušnost u ljudi, samo razočaranje i jad u vama. Jer tako vam je to , Lizaveto: Osećaj, topli, srdačni osećaj uvek je banalan i neupotrebljiv a umetnička je samo razdraženost i hladna ekstaza našeg pokvarenog, našeg artističkog živčanog sistema””

Thomas Mann

About This Quote

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

Excessive self‑importance and over‑attachment to one's own ideas leads to failure, pretentiousness, and emptiness, leaving only apathy and disappointment.

In simple terms: Being too attached to your ideas causes failure and emptiness.

Key Takeaway

Stay humble and open‑minded.

Themes

pride attachment failure emptiness

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • personal relationships
  • public speaking
  • artistic endeavors

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance confidence and humility?
  • When does passion become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Over‑attachment can also fuel passion and innovation.

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