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Autumn Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith

“In the autumn of 1929 the mightiest of Americans were, for a brief time, revealed as human beings.” quote by John Kenneth Galbraith
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“In the autumn of 1929 the mightiest of Americans were, for a brief time, revealed as human beings.”

John Kenneth Galbraith

About This Quote

Source Book: The Great Crash, 1929 by John Kenneth Galbraith, 1955

The 1929 crash exposed that even the most powerful Americans are fallible and human.

In simple terms: Powerful people are vulnerable.

Key Takeaway

Remember humility in success.

Themes

humility power humanity

Mood

reflective somber

Type

historical analytical

When to use this quote

  • financial markets
  • political leadership
  • media narratives

Key Concepts

economic crisis leadership social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does wealth affect self‑perception?
  • What safeguards protect against hubris?
A Different Perspective

Even the elite can be blinded by optimism.

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