Toga Quote by Natsume Sōseki
““Ako ja, ma kako se na to gledalo, sa svog licnog gledista bacim, razdvojivsi samoga sebe, pogled na onog mladog covjeka kakav sam tada bio, treba da se zalim, sto me sudbina nije rodila pomalo niktovom, i ne mogu se utjesiti zbog svog prevelikog postenja. Ne bih li ja, naprotiv, sve bio dao, da u sebi izbrisem svako iskustvo, da opet imam svoju djetinju dusu i da s njome zivim u cistoci? To moje JA, sto ga svi poznajete, ne zaboravite, to je uprljano svom necistocom zivota. Ako je istina, da covjek moze izvuci neki ponos iz hrpe onih godina koje je prozivio u necistoci, tad me, pristajem, nazovite svojim starijim bratom.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kokoro by Natsume Sōseki, 1914
A man reflects on his past self, feeling guilt and yearning for innocence, while acknowledging his tarnished present.
In simple terms: Regret over past and desire for purity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace self‑compassion and growth.
Themes
regret
identity
growth
innocence
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- therapy
- creative writing
Key Concepts
self‑reflection
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of your past still haunt you?
- How can you honor your growth without denying it?
A Different Perspective
self‑acceptance
