Inspirational Quote by Miroslav Krleža
““Ljudi se međusobno varaju, lažu jedni drugima u lice, obmanjuju se laskanjem i prozirno pretvorljivim udvaranjem, a to im često poštenoljudski izgleda nerazmjerno hrabrije nego da jedni drugima kažu golu istinu.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Ljudska igra”, Miroslav Krleža, 1930
People often lie to each other, pretending honesty, which seems braver than telling the stark truth.
In simple terms: People prefer brave lies over harsh truth.
Key Takeaway
Value honesty over false bravery.
Themes
honesty
deception
courage
Mood
cynical
serious
Type
literary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political discourse
- media reporting
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
Existentialism
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it appropriate to be blunt?
- How does deception affect trust?
A Different Perspective
Truth may cause conflict and discomfort.
