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.”
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.
Seek depth over abundance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- creative industries
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we find meaning in a saturated market?
- Can scarcity restore value?
Risk of cynicism, dismissing genuine innovation.