Simple Obvious Quote by John Maynard Keynes
““The ideas which are here expressed so laboriously are extremely simple and should be obvious. The difficulty lies, not in the new ideas, but in escaping from the old ones, which ramify, for those brought up as most of us have been, into every corner of our minds.””
About This Quote
Source Book: General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, 1936
The core challenge is shedding entrenched habits; new ideas are simple, but old mental patterns per pervasive.
In simple terms: Old habits block new, simple ideas.
Key Takeaway
Identify and question your assumptions.
Themes
psychology
change
learning
habit
mindset
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- education
- policy making
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
mental models
paradigm shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What old belief limits your progress?
- How can you create space for fresh thinking?
A Different Perspective
New ideas may still be resisted by institutional inertia.
