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“Umjesto da osjetiš zavist, samo se smješkaš, ideš dalje i nastojiš se usavršiti u radu. Boriš se sa svojim nesavršenostima koje možda otkriješ u tuđim dostignućima! Samo što većina ljudi nije takva, naprotiv, rade upravo suprotno! Možda zato što je mnogo teže raditi nego cmizdriti!”

Quote by Robert James Waller

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A Thousand Country Roads

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Robert James Waller
Robert James Waller

Robert James Waller was an American author best known for his romantic novel 'The Bridges of Madison County'. His works are characterized by their emotional depth and vivid descriptions, which have won him a wide readership. more

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