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Age Quote by Soren Kierkegaard

“Not just in commerce but in the world of ideas too our age is putting on a veritable clearance sale. Everything can be had so dirt cheap that one begins to wonder whether in the end anyone will want to make a bid.” quote by Soren Kierkegaard
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“Not just in commerce but in the world of ideas too our age is putting on a veritable clearance sale. Everything can be had so dirt cheap that one begins to wonder whether in the end anyone will want to make a bid.”

Soren Kierkegaard

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Present Age”, 1846

Ideas are cheap and abundant, making true value and commitment rare.

In simple terms: Ideas are cheap, making commitment rare.

Key Takeaway

Seek depth over abundance.

Themes

philosophy consumerism value

Mood

contemplative critical

Type

philosophical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • academic discourse
  • creative industries
  • personal decision‑making

Key Concepts

existentialism economics of ideas

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we find meaning in a saturated market?
  • Can scarcity restore value?
A Different Perspective

Risk of cynicism, dismissing genuine innovation.

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