Pariz Quote by Rilke
““To što se moja peć opet zadimila pa sam morao da iziđem, to zaista nije nikakva nesreća. Što se osećam klonuo i prehlađen, nema nikakva značaja. Što sam celog dana hodao po uličicama, to je moja sopstvena krivica. Mogao sam i da isto tako sedim u Luvru. Ili ne, to nisam mogao. Onde ima izvesnih ljudi koji žele da se greju. Oni sede na somotskim klupama, a noge im kao velike prazne čizme počivaju jedne pored drugih na ogradama radijatora. To su izvanredno skromni ljudi, zahvalni kad ih trpe sluge u tamnim uniformama sa mnogim ordenjem. Ali kad stupim unutra, oni se smejulje. Smejulje se i malo klimaju glavom. A onda, dok idem tamo-amo ispred slika, zadržavaju me u očima, stalno u očima, stalno u tim promešanim, slivenim očima. Bilo je, dakle, dobro što nisam otišao u Luvr.””
About This Quote
The narrator reflects that personal discomfort and wandering are preferable to staying in a comfortable but oppressive environment, highlighting self‑imposed hardship as a form of authentic experience.
In simple terms: Choosing hardship over comfort can be more truthful.
Key Takeaway
Embrace discomfort to avoid complacent conformity.
Themes
authenticity
discomfort
choice
self‑reflection
freedom
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- walking city streets
- avoiding a museum
- contemplating social hierarchy
- seeking genuine experience
Key Concepts
existentialism
personal agency
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you seek discomfort to feel alive?
- How does wandering shape self‑knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Comfort can mask deeper oppression, and hardship may not always lead to insight.
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