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John Kenneth Galbraith Quotes: To see economic policy as a problem of choice between rival ideologies is the greatest error of our time.
         

To see economic policy as a problem of choice between rival ideologies is the greatest error of our time.


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The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.



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Oligopoly is an imperfect monopoly. Like the despotism of the Dual Monarchy, it is saved only by its incompetence.



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Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite.



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But there is merit even in the mentally retarded legislator. He asks the questions that everyone is afraid to ask for fear of seeming simple.



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Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists.



If all else fails immortality can always be assured by adequate error.

If all else fails immortality can always be assured by adequate error.



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The process by which banks create money is so simple that the mind is repelled.



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There is certainly no absolute standard of beauty. That precisely is what makes its pursuit so interesting.



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Simple minds, presumably, are the easiest to manage.



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Every corner of the public psyche is canvassed by some of the most talented citizens to see if the desire for some merchandisable product can be cultivated.





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Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence.



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We have other legislation that all of you are aware that I have been so active on, with my colleagues here, and that is to shut down the gun shows.



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Somebody once told me that whatever you're listening to at 30 years old is going to be what you listen to for life and that's largely true.



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We're facing a danger that economics is rigorous deduction based upon faulty assumptions. Science after science gets that way from time to time. When it does, we're in real trouble.




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