Accustomed Quote by Soren Kierkegaard
“And if something should be found, particularly in the first part of the dissertation, that one is generally not accustomed to come across in scholarly writings, the reader must forgive my jocundity, just as I, in order to lighten the burden, sometimes sing at my work.”
About This Quote
The author apologizes for a playful tone in an unusual scholarly passage, asking readers to be forgiving.
In simple terms: Author uses humor in academic writing.
Key Takeaway
Accept scholarly humor.
Themes
humor
scholarship
writing style
Mood
lighthearted
introspective
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- research papers
- lecture notes
- creative essays
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
literary criticism
academic tone
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect credibility?
- When is levity appropriate in scholarship?
A Different Perspective
Humor may distract from serious arguments.
