VIDEO Stanivuković's speech circulates: He embarrasses himself. Watch

Banja Luka Mayor Draško Stanivuković has become the subject of online mockery after misattributing a well-known quote during a public address.

During a session of the "Sigurna Srpska" (Secure Serbia) movement's main board, Stanivuković spoke about "the art of small steps." However, he incorrectly credited the thought to "Russian writer and philosopher Exupéry." The widely recognized author of this sentiment is actually the French writer and pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, celebrated for works like "The Little Prince."

A video clip of Stanivuković's statement rapidly spread across social media platforms, sparking numerous reactions. Many users seized upon the mistake to ridicule the mayor's general knowledge and basic biographical details about the famous French author.

The incident highlights a moment of public embarrassment for the mayor, whose gaffe has been widely shared and commented upon, particularly by those critical of his public persona and perceived intellectual capacity.

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Russian writer and philosopher Exupéry