Toga Quote by Josip Mlakić
““Stavio sam masku preko lica, mislio sam da ću tako lakše zaspati. Međutim, prevario sam se: nikako se nisam mogao navići na ono što sam vidio kroz nju. Činilo mi se kao da nisam u autobusu, da lebdim na nekakvom pijanom brodu, da je sve oko nas tiješnje i mračnije, a oni grabovi i panjevi vani još sablasniji. Kao da svijet, kada navučemo masku preko lica, postaje nekako drugačiji, uži, manji, ili tako nekako.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unnamed, 2022
Wearing a mask alters perception, creating alienation and heightened anxiety.
In simple terms: Masks change how we see and feel, making the world seem smaller and darker.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of how self‑presentation affects reality.
Themes
psychology
identity
perception
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social interaction
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Self‑masking
disorientation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we hide behind masks?
- What does the mask reveal about our inner world?
A Different Perspective
Masking can lead to loss of authentic self.
