Every man Quote by John Steinbeck
““No, you're wrong there--quite wrong there. The bank is something else than men. It happens that every man in a bank hates what the bank does, and yet the bank does it. The bank is something more than men, I tell you. It's the monster. Men made it, but they can't control it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck, 1939
Banks are impersonal forces beyond individual control, becoming monstrous entities despite being created by people.
In simple terms: Banks are powerful, uncontrollable institutions.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for accountability and regulation of large institutions.
Themes
power
institution
control
monster
responsibility
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- financial markets
- government policy
- corporate governance
- public protests
Key Concepts
economics
political theory
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals influence massive institutions?
- What safeguards prevent institutions from becoming monsters?
A Different Perspective
Even institutions can be reined in with collective action.
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