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Toga Quote by Meša Selimović

“Nisam mogao obećati ni njoj ni sebi da će uskoro biti drukčije. A opet sam bio srećan: nećemo biti bogati u novcu, ali ćemo biti najbogatiji u ljubavi; ne bojim se života ni ljudi, bojim se samo da me se tvoje srce ne zasiti; bio sam sam, sad imam svoj svijet, kao da sam osvojio svoju planetu…” quote by Meša Selimović
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““Nisam mogao obećati ni njoj ni sebi da će uskoro biti drukčije. A opet sam bio srećan: nećemo biti bogati u novcu, ali ćemo biti najbogatiji u ljubavi; ne bojim se života ni ljudi, bojim se samo da me se tvoje srce ne zasiti; bio sam sam, sad imam svoj svijet, kao da sam osvojio svoju planetu; spriječiću svakoga ko htjedne da prodre u nase carstvo, da ne bi ugrozio nas mir.””

Meša Selimović

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unnamed work, 1970s

Accepting modest wealth in love over material riches, defending personal realm against intruders.

In simple terms: Love over money, protecting one's world.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize relationships over wealth.

Themes

love wealth security personal sovereignty

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • financial decisions
  • boundary setting

Key Concepts

materialism vs affection defense of personal space inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true wealth mean to you?
  • How do you protect your personal space?
A Different Perspective

Idealism may clash with practical needs.

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