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“Ličim na usamljenog samrtnika što okrvavljenim noktom urezuje u stijenu znak o sebi.” quote by Meša Selimović
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““Ličim na usamljenog samrtnika što okrvavljenim noktom urezuje u stijenu znak o sebi.””

Meša Selimović

About This Quote

Source Novel: Death and the Dying, Meša Selimović, 1972

A solitary, wounded individual carves a personal mark into stone, symbolizing self‑assertion amid isolation.

In simple terms: A lone, injured person leaves a lasting sign.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your unique expression despite loneliness.

Themes

loneliness identity expression

Mood

somber introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • artistic creation
  • personal struggle
  • memorialization

Key Concepts

existentialism self‑creation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mark do you wish to leave?
  • How does isolation affect your creativity?
A Different Perspective

Such self‑destruction may be harmful.

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