Cost Quote by Bruno Schulz
“Man was entering under false pretenses the sphere of incredible facilities, acquired too cheaply, below cost price, almost for nothing, and the disproportion between outlay and gain, the obvious fraud on nature, the excessive payment for a trick of genius, had to be offset by self-parody.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Street of Crocodiles, 1934
Acquiring cheap, extraordinary resources leads to absurd self‑parody, exposing the fraud of overvalued genius.
In simple terms: Getting cheap wonders creates self‑mockery and reveals exploitation.
Key Takeaway
Beware of overvalued shortcuts.
Themes
art
economics
philosophy
creativity
exploitation
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- art markets
- startup valuations
- creative projects
- resource acquisition
Key Concepts
value perception
self‑parody
fraud
genius myth
Questions to Reflect On
- What costs are hidden in seemingly cheap gains?
- How does self‑parody reveal true value?
A Different Perspective
The allure of cheap brilliance can mask deeper ethical costs.
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