Covek Quote by Dobrica Ćosić
““Jer zna i voli sve svoje, ima celovitu i preosetljivu svest o svojstvima i posebnostima svih delova tela i organa: od nožnih prstiju do ušiju, od noktiju do kose, osećao je sebe, uživao u sebi. Oni koji su to smatrali narcisoidnošću, nisu ga voleli. A on je, inače, preziranje Narcisa smatrao jednom od nižih čovekomrzačkih gluposti.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Death of the Great War, 1985
Self-awareness of one's body and senses can be misinterpreted as narcissism, leading to rejection.
In simple terms: Deep self-knowledge may be seen as self‑absorption.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy alongside self‑understanding.
Themes
self‑knowledge
perception
rejection
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal introspection
- social interactions
- mental health therapy
Key Concepts
narcissism
sensory awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do societies label deep self‑awareness as narcissism?
- How can we balance self‑knowledge with humility?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone values intense self‑awareness.
