“Wisdom is sold in the desolate market where none come to buy.”William Blake · Căsătoria Cerului cu Infernul · 1793 · Proverbele Infernului
Wisdom is exposed and neglected because people prefer superficial comfort.
Blake criticizes human superficiality: profound truths are openly displayed but ignored by those preoccupied with trivialities. The desolate market symbolizes an empty public space where no one values the offer. For example, philosophy books sit on shelves while people seek quick fixes in self-help manuals.
Why it matters It challenges us to reflect on our priorities and how often we choose comfort over truth.