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Quote by Jaroslav Vrchlický
Člověk slevuje ustavičně a v tom je vlastně celá životní filosofie: slevovati z ideálů svých a s mladického blouznění, aby hlávka zůstala celá a koza byla nasycena.
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The quote presents compromise as a basic part of life. People gradually give up some of their ideals and youthful dreams in order to protect themselves while still meeting practical needs. “One’s head remains intact” suggests avoiding serious harm, while “the goat is fed” points to preserving everyday necessities. It is a wry description of how idealism is adjusted to reality.
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- Jihočeská univerzita thesis citing Barevné střepy (1887), p. 112
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