Adventurer Quote by John Maynard Keynes
“The division of the spoils between the victors will also provide employment for a powerful office, whose doorsteps the greedy adventurers and jealous concession hunters of twenty or thirty nations will crowd and defile.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, 1936
Powerful offices can create jobs for the spoils, but may attract greed and competition.
In simple terms: Offices can generate jobs but also draw greed.
Key Takeaway
Balance power with accountability.
Themes
politics
economics
power
corruption
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- government hiring
- political negotiations
- international trade
Key Concepts
institutional design
public policy
resource allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we prevent greed in bureaucratic appointments?
- What safeguards ensure fair distribution of spoils?
A Different Perspective
Power can be misused, leading to exploitation.
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