Americans Quote by Sara Jeannette Duncan
“I know Americans talk a great deal about the price of things - more, I consider, than is entertaining, sometimes!”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Cost of Living" in The Canadian Magazine, 1905
She observes that Americans obsessively discuss prices, often turning a practical concern into entertainment.
In simple terms: Americans turn price talk into entertainment.
Balance practicality with entertainment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- shopping
- political commentary
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people enjoy price debates?
- What are the effects of commodifying everyday talk?
Focusing on price can distract from deeper issues.