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Tko se neuspjeha boji, nikad neće biti uspješan.
The one who fears failure will never be successful.
By Ivan Aralica
Ivan Aralica is a well-known Croatian author, essayist, and politician. He is particularly recognised for his historical novels and short stories, which frequently delve into Croatian history, culture, and the theme of national identity.
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Uzaludno nebo za odgovor molim, uplašen sobom svoje suze gutam, tajanstveno stvari i života zebe, ne poznam ništa, a najmanje sebe.
In vain I beg the sky for an answer, I swallow my tears frightened with myself, mysterious things and life finches, I know nothing, and myself at least
By Tin Ujević, Croatian poet
Ujević's work earned him recognition and influence both within literary circles and among the broader public during his lifetime. This quote is an excerpt from poem "Tajanstva" (Secrets).
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Sami smo uzrok mi svega zla našega. Nisu nam sve toliko drugi krivi koliko mi sami.
We ourselves are the cause of all our evil. Others are not as much to blame as we should blame ourselves.
By Ivan Gundulić
Gundulić (1589-1638) was a Croatian baroque poet, epic, and lyricist who held a variety of public roles.
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Bez cilja i nada mi smo samo mjerači vremena.
Without goals and hope, we are just measurers of time.
By Ranko Marinković
Ranko Marinković (1913-2001) was a Croatian writer and academic.