Christianity Quote by Ivo Andrić
““Nesreća nesrećnih ljudi i jeste u tome što za njih stvari koje su inače zabranjene postanu, za trenutak dostižne i lake, ili bar tako izgledaju, a kada se jednom trajno usele u njihove želje, one se pokažu opet kao ono što jesu: nedostupne i zabranjene, sa svim posledicama koje to ima po one koji za njima ipak posegnu.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Bridge on the Drina, 1945
Forbidden desires become temporarily tempting, but when they become permanent wishes they reveal their true, unattainable nature and consequences.
In simple terms: Temptation fades; true cost appears.
Key Takeaway
Beware of chasing forbidden things.
Themes
desire
temptation
consequences
illusion
Mood
cautionary
thoughtful
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal ambition
- relationships
- risk taking
Key Concepts
forbidden longing
temporary allure
reality check
Questions to Reflect On
- What forbidden thing do you pursue?
- How do you handle the fallout?
A Different Perspective
Desire can be an illusion that leads to loss.
