"On the other hand, I don't understand the enthusiasm for everything in the antique shop that Grandma threw out. There, the sense of quality has declined; otherwise Grandma wouldn't have thrown it out"
- Arne Jacobsen
About this Quote
This quote by Arne Jacobsen is a commentary on the idea of nostalgia and the gratitude of antiques. He is suggesting that although there is interest for antiques, it is not constantly called for. He is suggesting that the quality of antiques has actually decreased with time, which is why Grandma threw them out. He is recommending that the interest for antiques is lost, and that the quality of the items is not as good as it as soon as was. He is also suggesting that the appreciation of antiques is more about fond memories than it has to do with quality. He is implying that the interest for antiques is more about the memories associated with them than it is about the quality of the items. In conclusion, Arne Jacobsen is recommending that the enthusiasm for antiques is misplaced which the quality of the items has decreased in time.
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"
