Historical-romance Quote by Marija Jurić Zagorka
““Svakog dušmanina lakše se riješiti i bolje s njime voditi borbu nego s domaćom izdajicom. Uvijek je bilo tako i ostat će. Lakše je baciti preko praga nasilnika koji ti provali u kuću nego onoga koji sjedi u toplom zapećku, a u srcu nosi izdajstvo i smišlja kako bi prodao razbojniku i vlastitu krv.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kći Hrvata, Marija Jurić Zagorka, 1910
It is easier to fight and discard a foreign enemy than a familiar traitor who hides betrayal behind comfort.
In simple terms: Better to confront a foreign foe than a hidden traitor.
Confront hidden betrayals, not just obvious enemies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family discord
- political intrigue
- personal relationships
- social trust
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who is the hidden traitor in your life?
- Can you confront betrayal without fear?
Comfort can mask deeper treachery, making it harder to address.