Gang Quote by Knut Hamsun
““KARENO (sitter ved skrivebordet. Han er 50 år, skjeggløs, med nesten hvitt hår, iført slitte, grå klær): Min filosofis fremtid, sier De? Det kommer jo an på om den har noen fremtid. BONDESEN (56 år, tykk, med neseklemme, litt lapset kledd, i en stol): De har dog allerede fått Deres parti. KARENO: Jeg er formann i en forening, det er alt. Folk tror den dag idag at filosofi er tenkning; jeg har ment at filosofi var livet teoretisk uttrykt ved tenkning.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Road to the Stars (hypothetical) by Knut Hamsun, 1920
A satirical dialogue questioning the practical relevance of philosophy versus lived experience.
In simple terms: Philosophy vs. everyday life.
Key Takeaway
Consider how ideas translate into action.
Themes
philosophy
humor
existentialism
Mood
ironic
thought‑provoking
Type
satire
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal reflection
- social critique
Key Concepts
meaning of life
practicality
Questions to Reflect On
- Do ideas need tangible outcomes?
- Can theory guide real life?
A Different Perspective
Philosophy may seem abstract and disconnected from daily concerns.
![“I imagined I had discovered a new word. I rise up in bed and say, "It is not in the language; I have discovered it. 'Kuboa.' It has letters as a word has. By the benign God, Man you have discovered a word!... 'Kuboa' ... a word of profound import. [...] Some minutes pass over, and I wax nervous…” quote by Knut Hamsun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bd0/knut-hamsun-1203_language_i-imagined-i-had-discovered-a-new-word-i_170312.jpg)
