Age Quote by John Maynard Keynes
“This siren, this goat-footed bard, this half human visitor to our age the hag-ridden and enchanted woods of Celtic antiquity. One catches in his company that flavour of final purposelessness, inner responsibility, existence outside or away from our Saxon good and evil, mixed with cunning, remorselessness, love of power.”
About This Quote
The speaker describes a mythic, ambiguous figure embodying purposelessness, responsibility, and a desire for power, reflecting cultural tension.
In simple terms: A mythic figure blends aimlessness, duty, and power hunger.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the mix of purpose and ambition in cultural symbols.
Themes
myth
culture
identity
power
responsibility
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
interpretive
literary
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal reflection
- social analysis
Key Concepts
literature
philosophy
history
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this figure reveal about modern values?
- How does myth shape our sense of purpose?
A Different Perspective
The description may romanticize destructive traits.
![“Josh Bard is a catcher with excellent defensive tools and someone ... whose best days are ahead of him. He's not coming off his best [offensive] season, but we still think there is some ceiling on him. He has outstanding makeup and calls a good game. [He's] a solid receiver with a plus arm, and…” quote by Theo Epstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/626/theo-epstein-7214_arms_josh-bard-is-a-catcher-with-excellent-de_1784646.jpg)
