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Death Quote by Dobrica Ćosić

“Kakvi smo mi to ljudi? Kakav smo mi to narod?... Između Azije i Evrope, na granici vera, carstava, ginuli smo nerazumno, više za druge nego za sebe... i ne stekosmo ni jednog vernog prijatelja. Taj nesrećni i prokleti srpski narod! U Evropi smo danas jedina država koja nema nijednog istinskog…” quote by Dobrica Ćosić
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““Kakvi smo mi to ljudi? Kakav smo mi to narod?... Između Azije i Evrope, na granici vera, carstava, ginuli smo nerazumno, više za druge nego za sebe... i ne stekosmo ni jednog vernog prijatelja. Taj nesrećni i prokleti srpski narod! U Evropi smo danas jedina država koja nema nijednog istinskog prijatelja. Nijednog! Ali nas Bog opet sačuva. Sačuva nas zbog nečeg. I za nešto.””

Dobrica Ćosić

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Serbian People”, 1995

The Serbian nation feels isolated, suffering, yet clings to hope for divine preservation.

In simple terms: Serbs feel abandoned but hopeful for rescue.

Key Takeaway

Seek solidarity and purpose beyond despair.

Themes

identity isolation hope

Mood

somber resolute

Type

political reflective

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • community building
  • personal resilience
  • historical reflection

Key Concepts

nationalism existential crisis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can a nation rebuild trust after isolation?
  • What role does faith play in collective resilience?
A Different Perspective

Nationalistic narratives can reinforce division and fatalism.

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