Claims Quote by Arnold Schoenberg
“Market value is irrelevant to intrinsic value. ... Unqualified judgment can at most claim to decide the market-value - a value that can be in inverse proportion to the intrinsic value.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Music Theory and Philosophy, 1942
The market price of something does not reflect its true worth; judgments based on market can be opposite to intrinsic value.
In simple terms: Market price ≠ true worth.
Key Takeaway
Question beyond market hype.
Themes
economics
valuation
philosophy
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- art pricing
- personal finance
- collectible appraisal
Key Concepts
intrinsic worth
subjective value
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you determine intrinsic value beyond price?
- When might market value align with intrinsic worth?
A Different Perspective
Market prices can be manipulated and may not indicate real value.
