Children Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith
“Ideas may be superior to vested interest. They are also very often the children of vested interest.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Affluent Society, 1958
Ideas can surpass vested interests, yet many arise from those very interests, creating tension.
In simple terms: Ideas may outshine interests but often stem from them.
Critically assess idea origins.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business strategy
- academic research
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What interests shape your ideas?
- How to protect ideas from bias?
Ideas can be co-opted by power.