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Toga Quote by Meša Selimović

“Ni haljinu ne valja krpiti, a kamoli ljubav. Bolje je otići. - Ti bi otišla? - Otišla bih. - Zato sto me ne voliš? - Zato što te volim Nije mi sasvim jasna ta ženska logika, ali sam znao da govori istinu. I bilo mi je drago što to kaže, mada je zvučalo suviše ozbiljno i neopozivo. U tom trenutku…” quote by Meša Selimović
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““Ni haljinu ne valja krpiti, a kamoli ljubav. Bolje je otići. - Ti bi otišla? - Otišla bih. - Zato sto me ne voliš? - Zato što te volim Nije mi sasvim jasna ta ženska logika, ali sam znao da govori istinu. I bilo mi je drago što to kaže, mada je zvučalo suviše ozbiljno i neopozivo. U tom trenutku ništa drugo nisam ni želio.””

Meša Selimović

About This Quote

Source Novel: Dervish and Death by Meša Selimović, 1966

A woman’s logic can seem opaque, but honesty can be surprising and painful.

In simple terms: Honesty can be unexpected and hurtful

Key Takeaway

Accept truth even when it hurts

Themes

relationships honesty misunderstanding

Mood

conflicted reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

psychology communication gender dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle unexpected honesty?
  • What can we learn from differing perspectives?
A Different Perspective

Truth may cause emotional pain and complicate relationships

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