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“I know Americans talk a great deal about the price of things - more, I consider, than is entertaining, sometimes!” quote by Sara Jeannette Duncan
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“I know Americans talk a great deal about the price of things - more, I consider, than is entertaining, sometimes!”

Sara Jeannette Duncan

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.

Key Takeaway

Balance practicality with entertainment.

Themes

consumer culture communication entertainment

Mood

critical observational

Type

analytical satirical

When to use this quote

  • shopping
  • political commentary
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

economic discourse media criticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people enjoy price debates?
  • What are the effects of commodifying everyday talk?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on price can distract from deeper issues.

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