Ljudi Quote by Refik Osmanović
““Ljudima prvo gledam u noge, da bih im dao vremena da izbace sažaljenje iz očiju. Ne podnosim da me sažaljevaju. Ništa gore. Neka žale onako ljudski, u sebi, u srceu, ne moraju mi pokazivati očima.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Contemporary Serbian Poetry, 2020
The speaker rejects pity, demanding personal agency and allowing others to mourn in their own way.
In simple terms: Reject pity, demand personal agency.
Key Takeaway
Stand firm, let others process their own feelings.
Themes
pride
agency
empathy
Mood
defiant
solemn
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- social interaction
- public speaking
- writing
Key Concepts
self‑assertion
emotional autonomy
cultural expression
Questions to Reflect On
- When is pity helpful?
- How do you express vulnerability without seeking pity?
A Different Perspective
Pity can sometimes be a form of care.
