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““In these days [1908], when all things and memories of the past are at length become not only subservient to, but submerged by, the matters and needs of the immediate present, those paths of knowledge that lead into regions seemingly remote from such needs are somewhat discredited; and the aims of those that follow them whither they lead are regarded as quite out of touch with the real interests of life. Very greatly is this so with archaeology, and the study of ancient and curious tongues, and searchings into old thoughts on high and ever-insistent questions; a public which has hardly time to read more than its daily newspaper and its weekly novel has denounced - almost dismissed - them, with many other noble and wonderful things, as 'unpractical,' whatever that vague and hollow word may mean.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Modern life devalues ancient knowledge, labeling it impractical, yet such perspectives hold hidden worth.
In simple terms: Modernity dismisses ancient wisdom.
Key Takeaway
Re‑value past insights.
Themes
history
knowledge
modernity
value
curiosity
Mood
reflective
curious
critical
Type
Life:1
Perspectives:1
Time:1
Wonderful things:0
Memories Of The Past:0
Old Thoughts:1
Greatly Archaeology:0
Discredited Aims:0
Ancient Curious:0
1908 Things:0
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- public discourse
- personal study
Key Concepts
archaeology
philology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What ancient ideas could benefit today?
- How to integrate past knowledge without nostalgia?
A Different Perspective
Convenient narratives may ignore useful lessons.