Humor Quote by Branislav Nušić
““MILISAV (koji je rasuo svu fascikulu.): E, ovo je strašno; ovo je već prevršilo svaku meru! ŽIKA: Koje? MILISAV: Pa, brate, ja ne znam kakva je ovo zemlja kad u samoj policiji mogu da pokradu policijskog pisara. ŽIKA: Ama koga pokrali? MILISAV: Ja držim, znaš, svoj veš ovde, u fascikuli, pa eto nema mi novih novcatih čarapa. ŽIKA: A što u fascikuli? MILSAV: Ovdje mi je zgodno, niko ne zna. Pa, eto, opet ukrali! ŽIKA: Pa dabome, kad ne držiš veš kod kuće, kao sav ostali svet. MILSAV: Ama kod kuće je još gore, zato ga i ne držim tamo. ŽIKA: Potkrada te gazdarica? MILSAV: Ne potkrada, nego znaš, ja i Tasa praktikant sedimo u istoj sobi. ŽIKA: Pa hoće valjda da makne? MILSAV: Neće, ali navuče, pa kad isprlja opet ostavi, a ja plaćam pranje. A kad navuče nešto, ne skida po mesec dana. Eto i sad, dohvatio mi nove novcate gaće. ŽIKA: Što mu ne skineš pa da ide go! MILSAV: Ne mogu, nemam to srce! Vidim nema, pa mi ga žao! ŽIKA: E, pa tako ti je to! Kad imaš srce... ne možeš da imaš gaće.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Comedy of the Poor, 1905
A comedic dialogue exposing petty theft, greed, and moral hypocrisy among low‑level officials.
In simple terms: People justify stealing small things while ignoring larger moral failures.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge petty corruption.
Themes
corruption
greed
hypocrisy
humor
social critique
Mood
wry
critical
ironic
Type
satirical
conversational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- community
- personal relationships
- law enforcement
- everyday life
Key Concepts
ethical decay
social satire
human weakness
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you excuse minor dishonest acts?
- How does humor reveal deeper societal flaws?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay the seriousness of systemic corruption.
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