Capacity Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith
“But now, as throughout history, financial capacity and political perspicacity are inversely correlated.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Outlook, John Kenneth Galbraith, 1970
Wealth and political insight often do not go hand in hand.
In simple terms: Money and political smarts are inversely linked.
Don’t assume wealth equals political wisdom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- campaign financing
- public perception
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does wealth affect policy?
- Can political insight thrive without money?
Correlation does not imply causation.