Law Quote by Meša Selimović
““U stvari, reda se malo i plaši, red je konačnost, tvrdi zakon, umanjivanje broja mogućih životnih oblika, lažno uvjerenje da vladamo životom, a život se sve više otima, sve nam više izmiče što ga više stežemo.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dervish and Death, 1966
The quote reflects on the fear of order, its finite nature, and the illusion of controlling life, while life increasingly slips away as we try to grasp it.
In simple terms: Order is finite and we cannot fully control life.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits and flow with life.
Themes
order
control
existence
illusion
impermanence
Mood
reflective
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
existential
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- career planning
- health decisions
- creative projects
- political movements
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you try to control too much?
- How does recognizing limits change your actions?
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