What is the price of Experience? Do men buy it for a song?…
““What is the price of Experience? Do men buy it for a song? Or wisdom for a dance in the street? No, it is bought with the price Of all that a man hath, his house, his wife, his children Wisdom is sold in the desolate market where none come to buy And in the wither'd field where the farmer ploughs for bread in vain It is an easy thing to triumph in the summer's sun And in the vintage and to sing on the waggon loaded with corn It is an easy thing to talk of patience to the afflicted To speak the laws of prudence to the homeless wanderer To listen to the hungry raven's cry in wintry season When the red blood is fill'd with wine and with the marrow of lambs””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Experience demands sacrifice; wisdom comes at the cost of personal loss and effort.
In simple terms: Wisdom costs what we value most.
Key Takeaway
Recognize true cost before seeking knowledge.
Themes
sacrifice
wisdom
value
loss
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- education
- spiritual seeking
- career decisions
- relationship choices
Key Concepts
existentialism
human condition
trade‑off
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to lose for deeper insight?
- Is sacrifice always necessary for wisdom?
A Different Perspective
Wisdom may be unattainable without hardship.