Abstraction Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith
“Wisdom itself is often an abstraction associated not with fact or reality but with the man who asserts it and the manner of its assertion”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Affluent Society, John Kenneth Galbraith, 1958
Ideas are judged more by who says them and how than by their factual basis.
In simple terms: Credibility depends on speaker and delivery, not just facts.
Key Takeaway
Assess source credibility before accepting ideas.
Themes
credibility
communication
perception
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political debates
- media analysis
- academic discussions
- personal persuasion
Key Concepts
social epistemology
authority bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How does speaker reputation shape your belief?
- Can style outweigh substance?
A Different Perspective
Even a credible speaker can mislead if content is false.
