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Nadnio sam se nad njeno lice i gledao duge sjenke…

“Nadnio sam se nad njeno lice i gledao duge sjenke trepavica na oblim, mekim jagodicama. Njen dragi lik je odgonio utvare iz sna, i prijeteće oči iz jave. Imam nju, oni me se ne tiču.” quote by Meša Selimović
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““Nadnio sam se nad njeno lice i gledao duge sjenke trepavica na oblim, mekim jagodicama. Njen dragi lik je odgonio utvare iz sna, i prijeteće oči iz jave. Imam nju, oni me se ne tiču.””

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.

The speaker admires a beloved's beauty and presence, feeling both enchanted and threatened by her gaze, yet claims possession over her.

In simple terms: Love can feel both beautiful and dangerous.

Key Takeaway

Balance admiration with respect.

Themes

love beauty danger

Mood

passionate conflicted

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • self‑reflection
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

possession vulnerability desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does admiration become control?
  • What boundaries protect love?
A Different Perspective

Possession can ignore the beloved's autonomy.

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