Vreme Quote by Meša Selimović
““Vrijeme nije samo proticanje, već i prisustvo. Vidljivi trag nečije ruke što je davno zapisala neravne redove, prkosi smrti, a riječi i njihov smisao žive neprekidno, kao izvor koji ne presušuje, kao svjetlo koje se ne gasi.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Death and the Dying,” 1975 (translation)
Time is not merely passing but presence; the lasting trace of a person’s work defies death, keeping meaning alive.
In simple terms: Presence endures beyond time.
Key Takeaway
Create lasting meaning.
Themes
time
presence
legacy
memory
death
meaning
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing a memoir
- artistic creation
- family traditions
- community storytelling
Key Concepts
existentialism
philosophy
literary symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What legacy do you wish to leave?
- How does remembering past creators shape your present?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary across cultures.
