Ljubav Quote by Meša Selimović
““Ne znam odakle je našla u meni sve te divne osobine o kojima nisam ni sanjao, niti sam želio da ih imam. Ali zašto bih kvario njenu naivnu sliku? Zašto joj ne bih izgledao tako kako me ona vidi? Biću njen ponos i zaštita, ovakav nikakav, podržaću njenu vjeru u mene, jer joj je potrebna. Biću tobože snažni hrast nad njenom krhkom stabljikom. Izgleda da zaista sanjamo život.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Derviš i smrt by Meša Selimović, 1966
Expresses yearning to embody idealized love and protect a beloved, while confronting self‑doubt and the desire to be worthy.
In simple terms: Want to be worthy of love.
Key Takeaway
Strive to be the protector you admire.
Themes
love
self‑identity
devotion
Mood
hopeful
introspective
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- personal growth
- spiritual quest
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
idealism
self‑worth
heroic archetype
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you love yourself as fully as you love another?
- What does being a ‘strong oak’ mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing can create unrealistic expectations.
