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“We have indeed at the moment little cause for pride: as a profession we have made a mess of things.” quote by Friedrich August von Hayek
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“We have indeed at the moment little cause for pride: as a profession we have made a mess of things.”

Friedrich August von Hayek

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Acknowledges current professional failures and lack of justification for pride

In simple terms: We have little reason to be proud now

Key Takeaway

Recognize failures, strive for improvement

Themes

humility responsibility economics

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • government reform
  • academic research
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

Market failure policy critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can be done to repair the mess?
  • How does humility affect policy making?
A Different Perspective

Pride can blind self‑assessment and hinder progress

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