Toga Quote by Meša Selimović
““Zar ne vidiš koliko mi je važno...? Da zatrpaš sobom prazninu što me plaši, da me izdvojiš između svih ljudi, da zaboraviš predrasude i zamišljeno nepotrebno dostojanstvo, da pošalješ do đavola sve pametne postupke, jer nisu pametni, da me uvjeriš kako mi daješ sebe cijelu u zamjenu za ono što gubim, ili da se praviš da je tako, da me obmaneš dok se ne naviknem na život, jer ovo što je sad, to nije život, već sjećanje i čekanje””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dervish and Death by Meša Selimović, 1966
The speaker longs for someone to fill existential emptiness, reject pretensions, and give themselves wholly, exposing the pain of living in memory and waiting rather than truly living.
In simple terms: Desire for genuine connection and escape from empty, pretentious life.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic relationships that replace emptiness with presence.
Themes
loneliness
existentialism
identity
authenticity
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- therapy
- spiritual practice
- creative expression
Key Concepts
human connection
self‑sacrifice
existential void
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to truly give oneself to another?
- How can one find fulfillment without relying on another?
A Different Perspective
The other may not be able to fulfill such deep needs, leading to dependency.
