Toga Quote by Meša Selimović
““Pobuna! Je li to samo reč, ili je misao? Ako je misao, onda je moja misao, ili moja zabluda. Ako je zabluda teško meni; ako je istina, teško meni još više.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Death and the Dying” (1965)
Explores the weight of truth versus illusion and the personal cost of each
In simple terms: Truth and illusion both bring suffering
Key Takeaway
Weigh truth against personal pain before choosing
Themes
philosophy
truth
illusion
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- personal decision making
- ethical dilemma
Key Concepts
existentialism
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it better to know painful truth?
- How do we balance truth and self‑preservation?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be more painful than comforting lies
