Hands Quote by John Maynard Keynes
“Perhaps it is historically true that no order of society ever perishes save by its own hand.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, 1936
Societies collapse only when they destroy themselves through internal failures.
In simple terms: Societies fall by their own actions.
Key Takeaway
Guard against self‑destructive policies.
Themes
politics
society
decline
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
analytical
warning
When to use this quote
- government reform
- corporate governance
- public trust
- economic policy
Key Concepts
self‑destruction
systemic risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal habits threaten your organization?
- How can self‑regulation prevent decline?
A Different Perspective
External forces can also cause collapse.
