Historical-romance Quote by Marija Jurić Zagorka
““Najviše pozornosti treba posvetiti puku, a dosljedno tome njegovoj zemlji, iz koje sve proizlazi, u koju se sve vraća. Nazor manjine da je primila svoje privilegije po milosti Božjoj u svoju vlast jednako je apsurdan kao što bi bio apsurdan vladar koji bi sebi utvarao da zemlja kojom vlada pripada njemu, a ne državljanima; kad bi si vladar utvarao da su milijuni stvoreni za njega. Jer zapravo je vladar ovdje samo zato da milijunima služi! Vladar nije ništa drugo nego vrhovni činovnik države. Vladar, to nije čast, to je dužnost prema narodu.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of a Nation by Marija Jurić Zagorka, 1912
A ruler's duty is to serve the people, not claim ownership of the land or its resources.
In simple terms: Leaders must serve, not own.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize service over power.
Themes
leadership
service
politics
ethics
nationalism
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- government reform
- citizen activism
- policy making
- education on civic rights
Key Concepts
social contract
public duty
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens ensure rulers remain servants?
- What mechanisms keep power accountable?
A Different Perspective
Power can corrupt even well‑intentioned leaders.
