Faith is the highest passion in a human being. Many in every generation may not come that far, but none comes further.
Soren KierkegaardRead
Not just in commerce but in the world of ideas too our age is putting on a veritable clearance sale. Everything can be had so dirt cheap that one begins to wonder whether in the end anyone will want to make a bid.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that in today's world, ideas and values are often devalued, leading to a lack of genuine interest or investment in them.
Soren Kierkegaard's quote reflects on the commodification of ideas in contemporary society, where everything seems to be available at a low cost, potentially undermining their true value. This implies a concern that as ideas become cheaper and more accessible, people may lose the desire to truly engage with or invest in them, leading to a questioning of what is truly valuable in our intellectual and existential pursuits.
Themes
IdeasValueSocietyCommerceEngagementMeaning
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be fitting in a discussion on the importance of valuing intellectual property at a conference on innovation.
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