Izbor Quote by Meša Selimović
““Uvijek čovjek ima malo mogućnosti za izbor. Uglavnom dvije, da strada časno ili nečasno. Ja sam častan čovjek i izabrao sam ovu drugu. Najgore što smo slobodni da biramo, a mislimo da nismo. Bolje bi bilo da nismo.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Death and the Dervish by Meša Selimović, 1966
Human freedom is limited to choosing between honorable and dishonorable paths; the speaker chooses honor despite constraints.
In simple terms: We can only choose between honor and dishonor; I choose honor.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honor even when options seem constrained.
Themes
freedom
choice
honor
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- career ethics
- political actions
- daily moral choices
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical dilemma
Questions to Reflect On
- What does honor mean to you in everyday life?
- How do you recognize hidden constraints in choices?
A Different Perspective
Choosing honor may still involve hidden compromises and societal pressures.
