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Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith

“In dealing with Mr. Nixon, it is not easy to be unfair. He invites and justifies all available criticism.”

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John Kenneth Galbraith was a renowned economist known for his research on economic cycles, market structures, and government policies. His works have had a profound impact on economic theory and policy practice. more

“The charge that an idea is radical, impractical, or long- haired is met by showing that a prominent businessman has favored it?an additional tactic in this strategy of defense?is to assert that Winston Churchill once sponsored the particular idea. If one is challenged, a sufficiently careful investigation will show that he did.”

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“Few things are as immutable as the addiction of political groups to the ideas by whichthey have once won office.”

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“Much discussion of money involves a heavy overlay of priestly incantation.”

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“Much of the world's work, it has been said, is done by men who do not feel quite well. Marx is a case in point.”

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“In 1929 the discovery of the wonders of the geometric series struck Wall Street with a force comparable to the invention of the wheel.”

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Book:THE GREAT CRASH 1929

Source: THE GREAT CRASH 1929

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