Croatian Quote by Dobriša Cesarić
““Gle malu voćku poslije kiše: Puna je kapi pa ih njiše. I bliješti suncem obasjana, Čudesna raskoš njenih grana. Al nek se sunce malko skrije, Nestane sve te čarolije. Ona je opet kao prvo, Obično, jadno, malo drvo.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Gle malu voćku poslije kiše”, 1930s Croatian poetry
A small tree after rain glistens with dew, bright in sun, but fades when clouds hide it, returning to ordinaryness
In simple terms: A bright moment after rain is beautiful but temporary
Key Takeaway
Appreciate fleeting beauty and stay grounded
Themes
nature
transience
beauty
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- rainy day reflections
- garden appreciation
- seasonal change
- mindful observation
Key Concepts
impermanence
visual imagery
poetic metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the tree symbolize for you?
- How do you find beauty in everyday moments?
A Different Perspective
The poem may idealize nature, overlooking hardship
