Miljenko-jergovic Quote by Miljenko Jergović
““Pita mene Amerikanac šta ti je to dunjaluk, ja ga pogledam, stvarno mu ne znam naći neku englesku riječ, nasmijem se i kažem mu - to ti je, moj novinaru, nešto kao all over the world. Nekome je all over the world od Baščaršije do Marijindvora, a nekome je oko zemaljske kugle.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “All Over the World” (1995) in collection “Sarajevska Priča”
The speaker humorously contrasts local and global perspectives, highlighting cultural relativism and the absurdity of trying to capture universal meaning in a single phrase.
In simple terms: Different people see the world differently.
Key Takeaway
Embrace multiple viewpoints.
Themes
culture
language
relativism
Mood
lighthearted
ironic
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- travel experiences
- cross‑cultural communication
- language learning
Key Concepts
humor
globalization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape your view of the world?
- When does humor help bridge cultural gaps?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper misunderstandings.
