“Keep a little fire burning; however small, however, hidden.” ―Cormac McCarthy.
Reading such inspirational quotes adds a new array of hope every day in my life. I seldom feel like giving up and losing hope when I fail at gaining the results that I expected. However, the only constant help that has guarded my soul and given my heart second chances to move forward in life is quotes uttered by wise souls. If you are of the same kind as me, who loves reading quotes and expressing thoughts through creative phrases, you have come to the right place.
Today, we are going to read some heart-touching and motivational quotes in Bosnian that will help you express your thoughts to your Bosnian partner without any regrets. Learning quotes can go a long way. They have the power to unravel one’s deepest and darkest emotions, which seems impossible through regular conversations. So, if you want to learn more, continue reading!
General Bosnian Quotes
Here, we will go through some of the common Bosnian quotes that you can use on general occasions. Knowing these will only help you get along with the locals by making conversations more interesting and meaningful. Moreover, quotes can also make you talk the Bosnian language better. If you routinely read these, you will surely develop your Bosnian vocabulary and find fluency in your speech.
1. One Who Gets Up Early Is Doubly Lucky
Translation: Onaj ko rano ustane dvostruku je sreću
[Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Onaj ko rano ustane dvostruku je sreću[/Speechword]
Starting the line with a motivational quote, if you ever feel low and lazy to work hard, this quote is what you need. It is equivalent to the popular English saying that goes like, Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. I am sure you have heard this quote coming from your mother a lot of times. It is a common family quote that every parent uses to preach discipline and punctuality. I hope this quote will make your day today!
2. People Never Remember The 100 Times You Helped Them, They Only Remember The One Time You Didn’t
Translation: Ljudi se nikada ne sećaju 100 puta kada ste im pomogli, oni se sećaju samo jedan put kada niste.
[Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Ljudi se nikada ne sećaju 100 puta kada ste im pomogli, oni se sećaju samo jedan put kada niste[/Speechword]
As we all know, there is always a disappointing side to life. Such negativity arises from nothing but the very roots of human existence. As this quote mentions, people never remember you for what good you did or how much you helped. What people tend to remember is the one time that you did not work on their accord. So, you should never belittle yourself and give up because of how others describe you. Humans always carry an ugly nature of bringing others down, and that is something everyone should work on to live better lives.
3. There Is No Fire Without Smoke
Translation: Nema vatre bez dima
[Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Nema vatre bez dima[/Speechword]
We often blame god for unfortunate events. We fail to accept our fate and keep on complaining. However, as the quote says, there will always be smoke when there is a fire. Now, this can mean two things. First is that everything happens for a reason. No matter how disappointing it is, there will always be a reason behind it that one must try to interpret instead of just complaining. Second, if people talk about someone’s deeds and spread negativity, there must be some truth behind it. So, it also says that not all rumors are just rumors. Sometimes, there is a good reason for such hearsay.
4. A Crow Doesn’t Pick Out Another Crow’s Eyes
Translation: Vrana drugoj vrani ne vadi oči
[Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Vrana drugoj vrani ne vadi oči[/Speechword]
Another very interesting quote cum proverb is this translation. It has a quite simple yet fascinating meaning, which says that a person will never harm another person who shares a common interest. In simple terms, thieves won’t steal from thieves. It is a general saying that applies to common situations in life. A person will always support another who belongs to the same group. You can also interpret this quote in a positive sense by applying that you should never hurt your friends and family.
5. It Doesn’t Matter How Others See You, It Only Matters How You See Yourself
Translation: Nije važno kako vas drugi vide, važno je samo kako vi vidite sebe
[Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Nije važno kako vas drugi vide, važno je samo kako vi vidite sebe[/Speechword]
We often let others describe who we are and what we ought to be. However, we are here to change a few things today. As the quote says, it should never matter how others see you and what they think about you. If you like doing something and love being yourself, you should not stop. At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is your peace and satisfaction. People will come and go, and their judgments should be the least of your concerns.
6. You Will Not Find Your Peace Until You Obey Your Heart
Translation: Nećete naći svoj mir dok ne poslušate svoje srce
[Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Nećete naći svoj mir dok ne poslušate svoje srce[/Speechword]
We have entered a generation where people have fallen trapped in the trends of the popular world. People are no longer willing to follow their hearts and do things that will bring peace to their souls. Instead, the current generation is busy obeying materialistic trends, attracting anxiety, depression, and disappointment. So, one can only bring peace and be in peace if one moves away from the mob. While trends are fun, one should know their position. Always do what your heart desires and not what money calls for. Only when you do justice to your heart will you do justice to your hard work.
7. Clean Your Own Yard First Before Asking Others To Clean Theirs
Translation: Prvo očistite svoje dvorište prije nego tražite od drugih da čiste svoje
[Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Prvo očistite svoje dvorište prije nego tražite od drugih da čiste svoje[/Speechword]
One very important lesson we all must learn through this quote is that before we judge others, we should judge ourselves. We always tend to tell others what they should do but never do the same things ourselves. So, it is imperative that we first practice before we preach. When we oversee our mistakes, we only bring harm to our well-being. Thus, preach what you practice and practice before you preach.
More Quotes In Bosnian
Now we will go through some more general and inspirational quotes that will give you a boost of self-confidence. Even in cases where your friends need a helping hand, I am sure using the following Bosnian quotes will bring their spirits up.
| English | Bosnian | Sound |
| Keep a little fire burning; however small, however, hidden | Neka gori malo vatre; koliko god mali, međutim, skriven | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Neka gori malo vatre; koliko god mali, međutim, skriven[/Speechword] |
| Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use | Hrabrost je kao mišić. Jačamo ga upotrebom | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Hrabrost je kao mišić. Jačamo ga upotrebom[/Speechword] |
| A brave man seldom is hurt in the back | Hrabri čovek retko strada | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Hrabri čovek retko strada[/Speechword] |
| A lion cannot hear its own roar | Lav ne može čuti svoju riku | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Lav ne može čuti svoju riku[/Speechword] |
| Worry is a misuse of imagination | Briga je zloupotreba mašte | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Briga je zloupotreba mašte[/Speechword] |
| First leap, and then say “hop”! | Prvo skoči, a onda reci “hop”! | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Prvo skoči, a onda reci “hop”![/Speechword] |
| More is lost by indecision than by wrong decision | Više se gubi neodlučnošću nego pogrešnom odlukom | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Više se gubi neodlučnošću nego pogrešnom odlukom[/Speechword] |
| As the lion said, ‘I will kill your lambs and you will remember my presence | Kao što je lav rekao: ‘Ubiću vaša jaganjca i zapamtit ćete moje prisustvo | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Kao što je lav rekao: ‘Ubiću vaša jaganjca i zapamtit ćete moje prisustvo[/Speechword] |
| A prudent man who knows proverbs resolved problems | Razborit čovjek koji zna poslovice rješava probleme | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Razborit čovjek koji zna poslovice rješava probleme[/Speechword] |
| The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible | Jedini način da se otkriju granice mogućeg je da se malo prođe kroz njih u nemoguće | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Jedini način da se otkriju granice mogućeg je da se malo prođe kroz njih u nemoguće[/Speechword] |
| If one sows pumpkins with the devil, they will bash onto one’s head | Tko s vragom tikve sadi, o glavu mu se obiju | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Tko s vragom tikve sadi, o glavu mu se obiju[/Speechword] |
| Why would you use poison if you can kill with honey? | Zašto biste koristili otrov ako možete ubiti medom? | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Zašto biste koristili otrov ako možete ubiti medom?[/Speechword] |
| Where people are promising much to you, bring a small bag | Gdje ti mnogo obećavaju, malu torbu ponesi | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Gdje ti mnogo obećavaju, malu torbu ponesi[/Speechword] |
Love Quotes In Bosnian
Want to express your love to your Bosnian lover? The best way of doing that is by using the quotes given below. They are filled with meaning and truth that will surely touch your partner’s heart.
| English | Bosnian | Sound |
| I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more | Video sam da si savršen, i zato sam te zavoleo. Onda sam video da nisi savršen i voleo sam te još više | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Video sam da si savršen, i zato sam te zavoleo. Onda sam video da nisi savršen i voleo sam te još više[/Speechword] |
| I need you like a heart needs a beat | Trebaš mi kao što srcu treba otkucaj | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Trebaš mi kao što srcu treba otkucaj[/Speechword] |
| I’ll be loving you, always with a love that’s true | Voleću te, uvek istinskom ljubavlju | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Voleću te, uvek istinskom ljubavlju[/Speechword] |
| If I know what love is, it is because of you | Ako znam šta je ljubav, to je zbog tebe | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Ako znam šta je ljubav, to je zbog tebe[/Speechword] |
| I swear I couldn’t love you more than I do right now, and yet I know I will tomorrow | Kunem se da te ne bih mogao voljeti više nego sada, a ipak znam da hoću sutra | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Kunem se da te ne bih mogao voljeti više nego sada, a ipak znam da hoću sutra[/Speechword] |
| You make me want to be a better man | Zbog tebe želim da budem bolji čovek | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Zbog tebe želim da budem bolji čovek[/Speechword] |
| Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own | Ljubav je ono stanje u kojem je sreća druge osobe bitna za vašu | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Ljubav je ono stanje u kojem je sreća druge osobe bitna za vašu[/Speechword] |
Sad Quotes In Bosnian
Not a good day? Don’t worry. This section has all the best sad quotes that will help you move on and look forward to a new beginning.
| English | Bosnian | Sound |
| It’s amazing how someone can break your heart and you can still love them with all the little pieces | Neverovatno je kako vam neko može slomiti srce, a da ga i dalje volite sa svim malim komadićima | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Neverovatno je kako vam neko može slomiti srce, a da ga i dalje volite sa svim malim komadićima[/Speechword] |
| First, accept sadness. Realize that without losing, winning isn’t so great | Prvo, prihvatite tugu. Shvatite da bez gubitka pobeda nije tako sjajna | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Prvo, prihvatite tugu. Shvatite da bez gubitka pobeda nije tako sjajna[/Speechword] |
| There is one pain, I often feel, which you will never know. It’s caused by the absence of you | Postoji jedan bol, koji često osećam, koji nikada nećete saznati. To je uzrokovano vašim odsustvom | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Postoji jedan bol koji često osećam, koji nikada nećete saznati. To je uzrokovano vašim odsustvom[/Speechword] |
| Every life has a measure of sorrow, and sometimes this is what awakens us | Svaki život ima neku meru tuge, a ponekad je to ono što nas probudi | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Svaki život ima neku meru tuge, a ponekad je to ono što nas probudi[/Speechword] |
| Life’s under no obligation to give us what we expect. | Život nije u obavezi da nam pruži ono što očekujemo. | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Život nije u obavezi da nam pruži ono što očekujemo.[/Speechword] |
| Things change. And friends leave. And life doesn’t stop for anybody | Stvari se mijenjaju. I prijatelji odlaze. I život ne staje ni za koga | [Speechword voice=”Bosnian Male” isinline]Stvari se mijenjaju. I prijatelji odlaze. I život ne staje ni za koga[/Speechword] |
So, did you enjoy reading all the quotes mentioned above? It is truly refreshing, isn’t it? Quotes really have the power to speak the truth and give meaning to beautiful words through creativity and wisdom. And now that you know so many amazing Bosnian quotes, you are sure to impress the locals with your skills. However, if you wish to continue learning Bosnian further, the Ling app is here to serve you.
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