Ivo Andric Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ivo Andric.

Ivo Andric (1892-1975) was a Yugoslav writer and diplomat, born in Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is known for his novel "The Bridge on the Drina," which explores the multifaceted history of the Balkans. Andric's works often depicted the complex cultural and historical dynamics of his homeland. In 1961, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his poignant portrayal of the human condition and the universal themes found in his writing. Andric's works continue to be celebrated as classic contributions to world literature.

Between the fear that something would happen and the hope th

Between the fear that something would happen and the hope that still it wouldn't, there is much more space than one thinks. On that narrow, hard, bare and dark space a lot of us spend their lives.

Ivo Andric

Fear

If people would know how little brain is ruling the world, t

If people would know how little brain is ruling the world, they would die of fear.

Ivo Andric

Fear

Sadness is also a kind of defence.

Sadness is also a kind of defence.

Ivo Andric

Sad