Toga Quote by Janko Polić Kamov
““Znao sam stajati na ulici i gledati u mnoštvo, kako se klanja, prolazi, kicoši i previja, i najodurniji mi postadoše ljudi uredni, lijepi i elegantni. "Sve je to pomada, karmin i parfem: parfem za naš njuh, karmin za naš vid, a pomada za opip..." Najantipatičniji mi postadoše mladići; ja sam zaljubljivanje protegao na mladost, glupost i brčiće. Koketiranje mi postade nešto slična karikiranom majmunu, ljubav karikirano koketiranje, a zabave, šetnje i plesovi karikature karikatura. Naprotiv sam zavolio bradate ljude, i sretajući ih pokadšto, ja bih se razmiljio i unježio, kao da sam našao srodnu i plemenitu dušu. Ne. Ja nijesam bio normalan.””
About This Quote
The speaker critiques superficial social masks and embraces authenticity, preferring raw, unpolished humanity over artificial elegance.
In simple terms: Reject superficiality; value authentic, unrefined humanity.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine connections over appearances.
Themes
authenticity
social critique
identity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- social interactions
- artistic expression
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
masking
conformity
self‑acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront social expectations?
- What does authenticity mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Authenticity can be socially challenging.
