Balanced Quote by Benjamin Graham
“The world has not learned the technique of balanced expansion without the resultant commercial and financial congestion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Intelligent Investor, Benjamin Graham, 1949
Economic growth often leads to excesses that cause market congestion unless balanced carefully.
In simple terms: Growth can cause market jams without balance.
Balance expansion to avoid congestion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investment strategy
- policy making
- business planning
- urban development
- environmental planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we expand without creating congestion?
- What policies help maintain balance?
Balancing growth may limit rapid innovation and profit potential.