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“Kad ti neko blizak umre, vrijeme ne teče uobičajenim tokovima. I ti, u trenutku kada čuješ takvu vijest, malo umreš. Slabije čuješ, tiše govoriš, postaneš ona ulična svetiljka za koju nisi siguran kako da uopšte daje ikakvo svjetlo. Onda putujući do mjesta gde je sahrana upokojenog, kada stigneš…” quote by Emir Kusturica
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““Kad ti neko blizak umre, vrijeme ne teče uobičajenim tokovima. I ti, u trenutku kada čuješ takvu vijest, malo umreš. Slabije čuješ, tiše govoriš, postaneš ona ulična svetiljka za koju nisi siguran kako da uopšte daje ikakvo svjetlo. Onda putujući do mjesta gde je sahrana upokojenog, kada stigneš tamo gdje treba, ti ponovo, od želje da ne budeš ni malo mrtav, potpuno oživiš.””

Emir Kusturica

About This Quote

The death of a loved one disrupts normal time, making each moment feel like a small death, yet the journey to the funeral can revive one’s will to live.

In simple terms: Loss feels like a small death, but the funeral journey can bring life back.

Key Takeaway

Find meaning in rituals to heal.

Themes

grief time perception renewal

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • funeral planning
  • memorial services
  • personal mourning
  • support groups

Key Concepts

existentialism ritual psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal rituals help you cope with loss?
  • How does confronting mortality change daily life?
A Different Perspective

The poetic language may be culturally specific and not universally resonant.

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