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O, bože nepravedni, šta ćeš još navaliti na moju glavu!…

“O, bože nepravedni, šta ćeš još navaliti na moju glavu! Nije ni najpametnija, ni najgluplja. Toliki krivi i nekrivi prožive život neprestano zijevajući. Zašto baš mene izabra da mi nikad ne bude dosadno? I uvijek moram da rješavam nerješive zadatke, kao treći brat u priči. A volio bih da mi malo…” quote by Meša Selimović
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““O, bože nepravedni, šta ćeš još navaliti na moju glavu! Nije ni najpametnija, ni najgluplja. Toliki krivi i nekrivi prožive život neprestano zijevajući. Zašto baš mene izabra da mi nikad ne bude dosadno? I uvijek moram da rješavam nerješive zadatke, kao treći brat u priči. A volio bih da mi malo bude i dosadno, i lako, i glatko, i da mirno spavam ljetni dan do podne, i da se budim bez misli i bez muke, i da ne mislim na sutrašnji dan sa strahom.””

Meša Selimović

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

A lament of existential fatigue and yearning for peace amidst relentless mental burdens.

In simple terms: Life feels overwhelming and exhausting.

Key Takeaway

Seek moments of calm and acceptance.

Themes

existential fatigue yearning for peace mental burden

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily stress
  • mental health
  • creative work
  • family responsibilities
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

existentialism psychological strain spiritual longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small practices can bring you quiet?
  • How do you balance responsibility with the need for rest?
A Different Perspective

Peace may be elusive without confronting inner turmoil.

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