Crnjanski Quote by Miloš Crnjanski
““Sad, kada se ne nadam više da ću hodati obalom u Skagenu, ili sedeti i luci u Tronjemu, ili igrati sa studentkinjama u Upsali, sad mi se eto stalno vraća misao, da je trebalo živeti, dublje, zanosnije, i ne tako brzo. Kajem se što sam tako olako odlazio. Misao na smrt, rađa misao na trag konja, koji nestaje u snegu, kad jahači odu.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Generation, Miloš Crnjanski, 1935
He reflects on missed chances, yearning for deeper, more passionate living, and regrets his lighthearted departures.
In simple terms: He wishes for a richer life and regrets his past.
Key Takeaway
Embrace depth over haste.
Themes
regret
nostalgia
existential
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel nostalgia
- personal loss
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
reflection on mortality
life's meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do differently now?
- How does longing shape present choices?
A Different Perspective
Regret may not change past actions.
