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“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 the man hath, his house, his wife, his children.” quote by William Blake
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“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 the man hath, his house, his wife, his children.”

William Blake

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Experience is gained through sacrifice; true wisdom costs everything we hold dear.

In simple terms: Wisdom requires sacrifice.

Key Takeaway

Value what you give up.

Themes

sacrifice wisdom value

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • relationships
  • career decisions
  • parenting

Key Concepts

existentialism spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you willing to sacrifice for growth?
  • Is all loss necessary for wisdom?
A Different Perspective

It may romanticize suffering, ignoring healthy boundaries.

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