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Historical-romance Quote by Marija Jurić Zagorka

“Često smo obijesni, lakomisleni, površni prema sebi i drugima, ali kad se nađemo na rubu ponora, na rubu propasti, okom u oko s nedostojnosti koja nas zove da odlučimo, tada se probudi dobro i mi se dignemo u visine.” quote by Marija Jurić Zagorka
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““Često smo obijesni, lakomisleni, površni prema sebi i drugima, ali kad se nađemo na rubu ponora, na rubu propasti, okom u oko s nedostojnosti koja nas zove da odlučimo, tada se probudi dobro i mi se dignemo u visine.””

Marija Jurić Zagorka

About This Quote

Source Novel: Seljačka buna by Marija Jurić Zagorka, 1910

When faced with extreme hardship, inner dignity awakens, prompting us to rise above despair.

In simple terms: Hardship reveals inner goodness and lifts us up.

Key Takeaway

Embrace dignity in crisis.

Themes

resilience self‑respect growth

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • financial ruin
  • emotional breakdown
  • career collapse

Key Concepts

human dignity crisis response moral awakening

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner values surface in your darkest moments?
  • How can you nurture dignity before crisis strikes?
A Different Perspective

Even with dignity, external constraints may limit recovery.

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