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The Fortress
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"The Fortress" Quotes

A disillusioned former soldier in Ottoman-era Bosnia seeks meaning and personal redemption amid the turmoil and oppression of his society.

Quotes

The worst thing you can do to a man is to deprive him of his illusions.

Meša Selimović

illusion

It is easier to bear the loss of a loved one than the loss of one's illusions.

Meša Selimović

illusionloss

A man who is not ready to die for something is not worth living for anything.

Meša Selimović

lifepurpose

The only true freedom is freedom from illusion.

Meša Selimović

freedomillusion

The more you try to control life, the less you will be able to enjoy it.

Meša Selimović

controlenjoyment

In the face of death, all the false values crumble.

Meša Selimović

deathvalues

Sometimes, the only way to survive is to become what you fear the most.

Meša Selimović

survivalfear

Love is a fortress that can protect us from the cruelty of the world.

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loveprotection

Hatred is a heavy burden that can crush even the strongest of souls.

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hateburden

When everything is taken away from you, what remains is your true self.

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identityloss