Mladost Quote by Miljenko Jergović
““Od djetinjstva do starosti čovjek nosi svoje tijelo. Gleda svoje prste, ruke, bore i pjege na njima, i uvijek su mu iste. Samo se na tuđim tijelima primijeti vrijeme.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Od djetinjstva do starosti, 1995
From childhood to old age, a person’s body remains the same, bearing the same marks and aging, while time is only evident on others’ bodies.
In simple terms: Our bodies stay constant, time shows on others.
Key Takeaway
Notice how personal identity persists despite aging.
Themes
identity
time
human body
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
aging
self‑perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does physical continuity affect self‑identity?
- What does observing others reveal about time?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual differences in aging.
