Crnjanski Quote by Miloš Crnjanski
““U ljudskom sećanju čuje se šapat tolikih, nama dragih, i nestalih, bića, plač tolikih mrtvih, a čuju se i zvona, grmljavine, jauci, pa i bezumni smeh. Ponešto, što nam se činila sreća, sad je besmisleno, ogavno. A mnogo štošta, što bismo rado da zaboravimo, stoji pred nama, suznih očiju, koje nas tužno gledaju. Pitaju gde smo ?””
About This Quote
Source Poetry: “U ljudskom sećanju” (original Serbian), early 20th century
The poem reflects on memory’s haunting sounds, the emptiness of past happiness, and the sorrow of forgotten lives.
In simple terms: Memory brings both sorrow and emptiness.
Key Takeaway
Remember, but confront loss.
Themes
memory
loss
nostalgia
existential dread
silence
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war aftermath
- personal grief
- collective trauma
Key Concepts
human condition
impermanence
psychological trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- What memories haunt you?
- Can confronting loss bring peace?
A Different Perspective
Nostalgia can trap one in sorrow, hindering healing.
