An inner monologue:
I did, I signed, so what? So many others also signed, so no one criticizes them. There are other writers besides me. Well, between us, they are all characters from the second and third leagues, although they are my friends, so I won't say that publicly. And I know that no one cares what they signed, because no one cares what they wrote.
And for me, they say that I have written something in my life, so it wouldn't be right if I didn't pay attention to what I signed, because by doing so I devalue what I wrote. I can only say to those caring people: lately I haven't been very careful about what I write, so why should I be careful about what I sign?
As if they would do things differently if they were in my place, come on please! Let's be real, we owe each other that much. My years have come, I need to provide for a more peaceful old age, and even if I can do something important for the national culture, how can I refuse that offer? And anything can be done from the position of manager of the National Library! Admittedly, I still don't know what exactly my endowment will be, but something will surely be found. Until then, don't worry, it's fine the way it is.
Is that good? Yes, it's good. And it will be better. Let's just get over this crisis and move on. Because Serbia must not stop.
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