Toga Quote by Meša Selimović
““Otvorio sam knjigu nasumice i našao na priču o Aleksandru Makedonskom.Car je, priča se tu, dobio na poklon divne posude od stakla. Poklon mu se veoma svidio, a ipak je sve polupao. -Zašto? Zar nije lijepo? -Pitali su ga. -Baš zato-odgovorio bi on. -Toliko su lijepe, da bi mi bilo teško da ih izgubim. A vremenom bi se jedna po jedna razbijala, i ja bih žalio više nego sad.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dervish and Death by Meša Selimović, 1966
The story uses a glass vessel as a metaphor for cherished things that inevitably break, highlighting the paradox of valuing beauty that leads to loss.
In simple terms: Beautiful things can cause pain when they break.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence and cherish moments.
Themes
beauty
loss
impermanence
paradox
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- art appreciation
- personal growth
- grieving
- acceptance
Key Concepts
existentialism
symbolism
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you hold onto that you fear losing?
- Can you find peace in impermanence?
A Different Perspective
The desire to protect beauty may cause more suffering than letting go.
