Eraldo Banovac
208 quotes
"Time runs independently of us, and we cannot comprehend the flow of time. Time is a category in itself."
"Teach your little ones about the rules of decent behaviour. When they grow up, it will be too late to learn."
"A fairy-tale life exists only in fairy tales."
"Do not look for company at all costs, and especially do not allow loneliness to lead you to fickle love or false friendship."
"Understanding how little we know is crucial to gaining knowledge."
"The older the friendship, the stronger the trust."
"Superficial people consider themselves capable of doing everything. The question, however, is who is willing to hire them?"
"There will come a time when people will realize the greatest mysteries of the universe: will a human then meet anything other than himself?"
"In the frame of a known phenomenon of life, a human could be defined as the only proven thinking creature."
"Acquiring knowledge through the centuries has influenced human society more than all other factors."
"The development of civilization was marked by constant changes. This will continue – therefore, the future will belong to people ready for change."
"Only a person who is motivated in the inner depths of his being will help without hesitation and with no obligation for the one helped."
"Be patient in life, knowing that there is a real possibility that the desired outcome could happen without your direct involvement."
"In reality, there is no such thing as absolute freedom. The rules of social interaction determine one's freedom."
"A free man does not do what must be done, but what should be done."
"We should enjoy every minute we live today because who knows if we will have a chance to do so tomorrow."
"The people who overcome their fears are the ones who can achieve their dreams."
"True friendship doesn't include jealousy."
"A friend is a person who always understands your preoccupations, even when other people do not perceive them at all."
"A lie distorts the image of reality. It is a delusion of the human mind which can disrupt an individual's sense of what is morally right or wrong."
"A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone."
"Never lie. Firstly, you will be caught in the lie sooner or later. Secondly, count on problems when repairing the consequences of the lie. Therefore, always tell the truth no matter how unpleasant it is."
"Success and failure are relative categories. Therefore, do not exult in victory and do not despair after defeat. Accept the changes in life placidly, knowing that autumn and winter come after summer."
"Every fool has an idea how to change the world. Wise people think about how to improve the world around them."
"Criticism addressed to a person can only be of benefit if it was said in the right way and at the right time."