Toga Quote by Miljenko Jergović
““Ali, ako već znamo za prokletstvo, bolje nam je vjerovati u priču koja se, možda, i nije dogodila, nego ostati bez ikakve priče koja bi prokletstvo objašnjavala. Najgore je biti proklet, a ne znati zašto.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Curse” (1998)
He argues that believing in a story, even if false, is better than living without any narrative, as the curse of ignorance is worse than a false tale.
In simple terms: A false story is better than no story at all.
Key Takeaway
Choose narrative over emptiness.
Themes
storytelling
truth
ignorance
comfort
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- identity formation
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
existential philosophy
psychology of belief
cultural narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- Why prefer a false story?
- What does “curse” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
May encourage self‑deception over critical thinking.
