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Future Quote by Jerome K. Jerome

“Will it be the same in the future? Will the prized treasures of to-day always be the cheap trifles of the day before? Will rows of our willow-pattern dinner-plates be ranged above the chimneypieces of the great in the years 2000 and odd?” quote by Jerome K. Jerome
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““Will it be the same in the future?  Will the prized treasures of to-day always be the cheap trifles of the day before?  Will rows of our willow-pattern dinner-plates be ranged above the chimneypieces of the great in the years 2000 and odd? ””

Jerome K. Jerome

About This Quote

Source Novel: Three Men in a Boat, 1889, null

Future value of objects is fleeting; today's prized items become tomorrow's junk.

In simple terms: Things lose value over time.

Key Takeaway

Recognize impermanence of material desire.

Themes

impermanence value consumerism

Mood

contemplative nostalgic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • collecting
  • interior design
  • gift giving
  • estate planning

Key Concepts

temporal value cultural shift nostalgia

Questions to Reflect On

  • What will we deem valuable tomorrow?
  • How does nostalgia affect consumption?
A Different Perspective

May overlook lasting cultural significance.

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