200+ Quotes & Sayings By Eraldo Banovac

Eraldo Banovac was born on June 15, 1892 in Trieste, Italy to a middle class family. After graduating from the University of Florence in 1913 he went on to study medicine at the University of Vienna. He received his medical degree in 1918. From 1928 to 1933 he served as director of the Institute for Social Medicine at the University of Zurich Read more

During this period, Banovac developed his concept of psychosomatic medicine, which was later expanded upon by Sigmund Freud. His work with psychosomatics also led him to develop a theory of personality types and interacted with Carl Jung's concept of archetypes. In 1932, Banovac went on to study psychiatry at the University of Vienna and later became a Professor and Chairman at the University of Wien Medical School in Vienna.

Understanding how little we know is crucial to gaining knowledge.
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Understanding how little we know is crucial to gaining knowledge. Eraldo Banovac
The older the friendship, the stronger the trust.
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The older the friendship, the stronger the trust. Eraldo Banovac
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Superficial people consider themselves capable of doing everything. The question, however, is who is willing to hire them? Eraldo Banovac
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There will come a time when people will realize the greatest mysteries of the universe: will a human then meet anything other than himself? Eraldo Banovac
In the frame of a known phenomenon of life, a...
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In the frame of a known phenomenon of life, a human could be defined as the only proven thinking creature. Eraldo Banovac
Do not look for company at all costs, and especially...
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Do not look for company at all costs, and especially do not allow loneliness to lead you to fickle love or false friendship. Eraldo Banovac
Acquiring knowledge through the centuries has influenced human society more...
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Acquiring knowledge through the centuries has influenced human society more than all other factors. Eraldo Banovac
The development of civilization was marked by constant changes. This...
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The development of civilization was marked by constant changes. This will continue — therefore, the future will belong to people ready for change. Eraldo Banovac
Only a person who is motivated in the inner depths...
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Only a person who is motivated in the inner depths of his being will help without hesitation and with no obligation for the one helped. Eraldo Banovac
Be patient in life, knowing that there is a real...
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Be patient in life, knowing that there is a real possibility that the desired outcome could happen without your direct involvement. Eraldo Banovac
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In reality, there is no such thing as absolute freedom. The rules of social interaction determine one's freedom. Eraldo Banovac
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A free man does not do what must be done, but what should be done. Eraldo Banovac
We should enjoy every minute we live today because who...
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We should enjoy every minute we live today because who knows if we will have a chance to do so tomorrow. Eraldo Banovac
The people who overcome their fears are the ones who...
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The people who overcome their fears are the ones who can achieve their dreams. Eraldo Banovac
True friendship doesn't include jealousy.
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True friendship doesn't include jealousy. Eraldo Banovac
A friend is a person who always understands your preoccupations,...
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A friend is a person who always understands your preoccupations, even when other people do not perceive them at all. Eraldo Banovac
A lie distorts the image of reality. It is a...
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A lie distorts the image of reality. It is a delusion of the human mind which can disrupt an individual's sense of what is morally right or wrong. Eraldo Banovac
A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone.
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A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone. Eraldo Banovac
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Never lie. Firstly, you will be caught in the lie sooner or later. Secondly, count on problems when repairing the consequences of the lie. Therefore, always tell the truth no matter how unpleasant it is. Eraldo Banovac
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Success and failure are relative categories. Therefore, do not exult in victory and do not despair after defeat. Accept the changes in life placidly, knowing that autumn and winter come after summer. Eraldo Banovac
Every fool has an idea how to change the world....
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Every fool has an idea how to change the world. Wise people think about how to improve the world around them. Eraldo Banovac
Criticism addressed to a person can only be of benefit...
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Criticism addressed to a person can only be of benefit if it was said in the right way and at the right time. Eraldo Banovac
It can be accepted that there is a price for...
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It can be accepted that there is a price for man's work, time spent or service done, but never for human dignity. Eraldo Banovac
We should always respect our teachers, because transforming children into...
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We should always respect our teachers, because transforming children into knowledge-oriented young people is a precious and extremely difficult job. Eraldo Banovac
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Telling the truth is less demanding than telling a lie. Eraldo Banovac
The best advice will come from the person who has...
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The best advice will come from the person who has no personal interest in the matter. Eraldo Banovac
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Kids, no matter how big your problems are — ask your parents for help and advice. Eraldo Banovac
When choosing a profession, a person will have good incentive...
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When choosing a profession, a person will have good incentive for personal development by choosing such a profession that represents a personal challenge. Eraldo Banovac
Use two-way communication on oral exams to check the students'...
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Use two-way communication on oral exams to check the students' knowledge, not their attitudes. Checking attitudes can lead to the slippery area of subjective assessment. Eraldo Banovac
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In general, people accumulate knowledge gradually over a long period of time. However, there are extraordinary people all around us, who are capable of accumulating impressive amounts of knowledge within a relatively short period of time. Nevertheless, even the greatest genius possesses only a small fraction of all knowledge known by mankind. Finally, the following question arises: how large is all the existing knowledge in comparison to the space of ignorance?. Eraldo Banovac
There is a huge difference between thinking we know something...
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There is a huge difference between thinking we know something and actually knowing something. Eraldo Banovac
Openness to change is key to implementing new knowledge. That...
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Openness to change is key to implementing new knowledge. That is why one who is indifferent to change is not a friend of knowledge. Eraldo Banovac
In general, sharing and using things decreases their value. However,...
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In general, sharing and using things decreases their value. However, knowledge increases by implementation and especially by sharing among people. Eraldo Banovac
I've tried to solve problems to the best of my...
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I've tried to solve problems to the best of my knowledge. Many times I was successful, but sometimes I also failed. And now I finally understand — that's life. Eraldo Banovac
A wise man is humble, knowing he actually doesn't know...
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A wise man is humble, knowing he actually doesn't know much. Eraldo Banovac
Each type of knowledge has value; however, from an engineering...
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Each type of knowledge has value; however, from an engineering point of view, practical knowledge seems to be more valuable than theoretical knowledge. Eraldo Banovac
Knowledge can be acquired by education, reading, communicating and observing,...
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Knowledge can be acquired by education, reading, communicating and observing, but also simply by living. Eraldo Banovac
Acquiring knowledge is the most fruitful effort.
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Acquiring knowledge is the most fruitful effort. Eraldo Banovac
Superficial knowledge is potentially more dangerous than ignorance. It gives...
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Superficial knowledge is potentially more dangerous than ignorance. It gives a false sense of security encouraging an ignorant man to persevere in his efforts that can result in huge damage. Eraldo Banovac
If you cannot solve a problem, ask someone who knows.
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If you cannot solve a problem, ask someone who knows. Eraldo Banovac
Those who have no knowledge are often willing to occupy...
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Those who have no knowledge are often willing to occupy influential positions with the aim of acquiring every possible benefit. Eraldo Banovac
Don't be afraid to study hard: knowledge never exhausts the...
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Don't be afraid to study hard: knowledge never exhausts the mind. Eraldo Banovac
Only knowledge and truth may result in freedom of mind.
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Only knowledge and truth may result in freedom of mind. Eraldo Banovac
A deep consideration of the essence of knowledge should reveal...
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A deep consideration of the essence of knowledge should reveal how knowledge corresponds to the truth. Eraldo Banovac
A man's vanity often goes hand in hand with his...
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A man's vanity often goes hand in hand with his lack of knowledge. Eraldo Banovac
The dynamic nature of knowledge is reflected in human progress...
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The dynamic nature of knowledge is reflected in human progress and technological achievements. Eraldo Banovac
A person with great knowledge is truly wealthy.
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A person with great knowledge is truly wealthy. Eraldo Banovac
It is much more challenging to accept those who know...
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It is much more challenging to accept those who know a lot than those who know little. Eraldo Banovac
Knowledge is a unique kind of property, indeed: you can...
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Knowledge is a unique kind of property, indeed: you can share it with others, while still possessing it. Eraldo Banovac
A person with a big ego usually knows very little.
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A person with a big ego usually knows very little. Eraldo Banovac
Acquiring new knowledge has been crucial for survival over the...
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Acquiring new knowledge has been crucial for survival over the millennia. Eraldo Banovac
Knowledge is the key to the development of civilization.
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Knowledge is the key to the development of civilization. Eraldo Banovac
Knowledge is an exceptional kind of property which cannot be...
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Knowledge is an exceptional kind of property which cannot be lost or used up. Eraldo Banovac
A man of knowledge can certainly offer some reasonable options...
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A man of knowledge can certainly offer some reasonable options to solve a problem — the question is why such a man is not always included in problem solving Eraldo Banovac
It is certain that there is no limit to the...
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It is certain that there is no limit to the vast ocean of knowledge. Eraldo Banovac
Knowledge is the key driver of the progress of civilization.
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Knowledge is the key driver of the progress of civilization. Eraldo Banovac
Regardless of one’s age, acquiring new knowledge has always been...
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Regardless of one’s age, acquiring new knowledge has always been useful. Eraldo Banovac
Knowledge as such can never be worthless.
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Knowledge as such can never be worthless. Eraldo Banovac
Two things influence one's wisdom: remarkable experience and — evenmuch...
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Two things influence one's wisdom: remarkable experience and — evenmuch more — accumulated knowledge. Eraldo Banovac
Knowledge is the most beautiful manifestation of the human mind.
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Knowledge is the most beautiful manifestation of the human mind. Eraldo Banovac
Adding your own piece of knowledge to the vast knowledge...
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Adding your own piece of knowledge to the vast knowledge of the humanrace could be a sufficient reason for having existed. Eraldo Banovac
There is a fascinating entanglement of science and knowledge, which...
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There is a fascinating entanglement of science and knowledge, which is expressed as scientific knowledge. Eraldo Banovac
The next presumption is always valid: one's knowledge corresponds toone's...
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The next presumption is always valid: one's knowledge corresponds toone's intellectual capacity. Eraldo Banovac
Intellectual capacity is a precondition for becoming a man of...
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Intellectual capacity is a precondition for becoming a man of knowledge. Eraldo Banovac
There are three characteristics of wisdom: knowledge, experience and patience.
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There are three characteristics of wisdom: knowledge, experience and patience. Eraldo Banovac
Knowledge is a beautiful thing that can fill us with...
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Knowledge is a beautiful thing that can fill us with happiness. Let’s just think about our students who answered brilliantly to questions on various exams. Eraldo Banovac
Knowledge has a great power. Therefore, unethical use of knowledge...
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Knowledge has a great power. Therefore, unethical use of knowledge can be extremely harmful. Eraldo Banovac
Creativity is an amazing human characteristic, which is more connected...
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Creativity is an amazing human characteristic, which is more connected with curiosity than with knowledge. Eraldo Banovac
In reality, there is no highway to success. Therefore, be...
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In reality, there is no highway to success. Therefore, be prepared for difficulties. Eraldo Banovac
Success is mainly the result of hard work.
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Success is mainly the result of hard work. Eraldo Banovac
Life is the greatest teacher because it educates even those...
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Life is the greatest teacher because it educates even those who really hate to learn. Eraldo Banovac
It is equally important to learn from experience and from...
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It is equally important to learn from experience and from books. Eraldo Banovac
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Wherever you work, work hard and educate yourself continuously. You must never forget social welfare, ethics and honesty. However, there is no guarantee for your career progression. Therefore, don't expect that only the best people will be promoted. Eraldo Banovac
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I've had several work addiction cycles in my life. Those were situations when important tasks were assigned to me. I took into account that people should remember me based on what I did rather than based on what I failed to do. Eraldo Banovac
It is impossible to avoid failures in life. Don't be...
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It is impossible to avoid failures in life. Don't be afraid of them. Consider rather how to learn from your own failures. Eraldo Banovac
Some old and unrealized ideas will undoubtedly be actualized when...
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Some old and unrealized ideas will undoubtedly be actualized when their time comes. Eraldo Banovac
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In my opinion, the author-level metric can distort a real author's citation impact. For example, an author who has an h-index = 2 obtained on the basis of two published papers of which each is cited twenty times is more influential than an author who has an h-index = 3 obtained on the basis of three published papers of which each is cited three times. Eraldo Banovac
Many books describe different problem solving techniques, but solving complicated...
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Many books describe different problem solving techniques, but solving complicated problems in reality is not so easy. Eraldo Banovac
Motivating employees to work at their full potential is the...
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Motivating employees to work at their full potential is the main premise of successful management. Eraldo Banovac
Managers can use power, money or certain circumstances to achieve...
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Managers can use power, money or certain circumstances to achieve short-term results. However, motivation is crucial for achieving long-term results. Eraldo Banovac
You asked about important factors in management. I think the...
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You asked about important factors in management. I think the answer is quite simple — the most important factor is motivation. Eraldo Banovac
A person who is too proud in love will suffer...
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A person who is too proud in love will suffer from the devastating bitterness in the end. Eraldo Banovac
Being blinded in love and friendship is a common mistake.
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Being blinded in love and friendship is a common mistake. Eraldo Banovac
To observe life as an inevitability and to observe the...
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To observe life as an inevitability and to observe the nuanced stratification of life are two completely different points of view on life. Eraldo Banovac
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Older people sometimes talk about the good old days when life was better. In fact, they talk nostalgically about their own youth that was irretrievably gone. The past century has made enormous progress in all fields. The standard of living, work environment, health care quality and mobility, and the availability of cultural programs, recreational activities and information — all that clearly speaks in favor of nowadays. . Eraldo Banovac
Empathize with others. You may easily get into a situation...
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Empathize with others. You may easily get into a situation where you need the understanding of others. Eraldo Banovac
The essence of coexistence is quite simple: live and respect...
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The essence of coexistence is quite simple: live and respect how others live. Eraldo Banovac
The wishes of an honest man do not stretch beyond...
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The wishes of an honest man do not stretch beyond what he undoubtedly deserves. Eraldo Banovac
Human nature is so complicated. Those who have little, want...
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Human nature is so complicated. Those who have little, want a lot. Those who have a lot, think others have more. Those who lose, blame others for the loss. Eraldo Banovac
A wise man doesn't start what he doesn't know to...
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A wise man doesn't start what he doesn't know to do. Eraldo Banovac
Concerning mistakes, follow three simple rules. Firstly, correct a mistake...
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Concerning mistakes, follow three simple rules. Firstly, correct a mistake that you made whenever it is possible. Secondly, don't repeat the same mistakes. Thirdly, learn from past mistakes. Eraldo Banovac
Do you want to resolve a conflict successfully? Don't wait,...
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Do you want to resolve a conflict successfully? Don't wait, start a conversation. Eraldo Banovac
A happy man doesn't reconsider life.
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A happy man doesn't reconsider life. Eraldo Banovac
Sometimes people think the old days were better than today....
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Sometimes people think the old days were better than today. Even though life was simpler and slower, it was not necessarily easier. Eraldo Banovac
In real life, the truth is a rarity, while lies...
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In real life, the truth is a rarity, while lies are common place. Eraldo Banovac
Unfortunately, people who always tell the truth don't have many...
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Unfortunately, people who always tell the truth don't have many friends. Eraldo Banovac
People should respect those who have the courage to go...
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People should respect those who have the courage to go alone through life. Eraldo Banovac
Living a short life as a proud person is more...
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Living a short life as a proud person is more worthwhile than living a whole century as a chameleon. Eraldo Banovac
Living honestly is a prerequisite for a clear conscience.
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Living honestly is a prerequisite for a clear conscience. Eraldo Banovac
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Open mind → Learning → Knowledge → Baseline for leadership Eraldo Banovac