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Toga Quote by Slobodan Selenić

“Zapazio sam odavno da su svi dobri pisci besramni. Njihovo delo im je važnije od svake stidljivosti. Što ne bi nikada ispričali, oni napišu. Bez obzira na cenu koja, katkad, može biti visoka. Viša od cene lične sreće.” quote by Slobodan Selenić
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““Zapazio sam odavno da su svi dobri pisci besramni. Njihovo delo im je važnije od svake stidljivosti. Što ne bi nikada ispričali, oni napišu. Bez obzira na cenu koja, katkad, može biti visoka. Viša od cene lične sreće.””

Slobodan Selenić

About This Quote

Source Novel: Zapis o jednoj smrti by Slobodan Selenić, 1975

Writers often sacrifice personal happiness for their work, valuing art over self‑interest.

In simple terms: Artists may neglect personal joy.

Key Takeaway

Balance creative drive with personal well‑being.

Themes

art sacrifice personal vs professional creative drive

Mood

thoughtful inspirational cautious

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • publishing
  • career development
  • mental health
  • financial planning

Key Concepts

self‑sacrifice artistic integrity value of work

Questions to Reflect On

  • What price are you willing to pay for your craft?
  • How can creators protect their happiness?
A Different Perspective

Prioritizing art can lead to burnout and loss of personal fulfillment.

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