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Ljudi preziru sve one koji ne uspiju, a mrze one koji se…

“Ljudi preziru sve one koji ne uspiju, a mrze one koji se uspnu iznad njih; Navikni se na prezir ako želis mir, ili na mržnju ako pristaneš na borbu...” quote by Meša Selimović
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““Ljudi preziru sve one koji ne uspiju, a mrze one koji se uspnu iznad njih; Navikni se na prezir ako želis mir, ili na mržnju ako pristaneš na borbu...””

Meša Selimović

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Society despises those who fail and resents those who surpass them; adapt to contempt for peace or hatred for conflict.

In simple terms: People judge both failure and success, forcing a choice between acceptance and struggle.

Key Takeaway

Choose authenticity over conformity.

Themes

society judgment conflict acceptance

Mood

reflective tense

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • career advancement
  • social activism

Key Concepts

status power dynamics psychological coping

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you accept contempt for safety?
  • What cost does hatred exact?
A Different Perspective

Choosing peace may require tolerating disdain, which can erode self‑worth.

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