Quotes by Croatian Authors

All this time, William doesn’t move from my side, his hand surely and confidently glued to my waist like it belongs there, one piece of a puzzle that matches the other, making the picture complete.
Anna B. Doe
The strictest judges are ignorant people.
Eraldo Banovac
I've seen you fuck up one major relationship. I'll be damned if I let you ruin this one as well!
Stjepan Šejić
Forgiveness flounders because I exclude the enemy from the community ofhumans even as I exclude myself from the community of sinners. But no onecan be in the presence of the God of the crucified Messiah for long withoutovercoming this double exclusion — without transposing the enemy from thesphere of the monstrous… into the sphere of shared humanity and herself fromthe sphere of proud innocence into the sphere of common sinfulness. Whenone knows [as the cross demonstrates] that the torturer will not eternallytriumph over the victim, one is free to rediscover that person’s humanity andimitate God’s love for him. And when one knows [as the cross demonstrates]that God’s love is greater than all sin, one is free to see oneself in the light ofGod’s justice and so rediscover one’s own sinfulness.
Miroslav Volf
Do you want to resolve a conflict successfully? Don't wait, start a conversation.
Eraldo Banovac
Concerning mistakes, follow three simple rules. Firstly, correct a mistake that you made whenever it is possible. Secondly, don't repeat the same mistakes. Thirdly, learn from past mistakes.
Eraldo Banovac
Older people sometimes talk about the good old days when life was better. In fact, they talk nostalgically about their own youth that was irretrievably gone. The past century has made enormous progress in all fields. The standard of living, work environment, health care quality and mobility, and the availability of cultural programs, recreational activities and information – all that clearly speaks in favor of nowadays.
Eraldo Banovac
Empathize with others. You may easily get into a situation where you need the understanding of others.
Eraldo Banovac
You really are a dumbass.
Stjepan Šejić
Intellectual capacity is a precondition for becoming a man of knowledge.
Eraldo Banovac
The dynamic nature of knowledge is reflected in human progress and technological achievements.
Eraldo Banovac
I've tried to solve problems to the best of my knowledge. Many times I was successful, but sometimes I also failed. And now I finally understand – that's life.
Eraldo Banovac
In general, people accumulate knowledge gradually over a long period of time. However, there are extraordinary people all around us, who are capable of accumulating impressive amounts of knowledge within a relatively short period of time. Nevertheless, even the greatest genius possesses only a small fraction of all knowledge known by mankind. Finally, the following question arises: how large is all the existing knowledge in comparison to the space of ignorance?
Eraldo Banovac
It can be accepted that there is a price for man's work, time spent or service done, but never for human dignity.
Eraldo Banovac
A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone.
Eraldo Banovac