Crass Quote by Leonard Woolf
“Leonard Woolf in a letter to Lytton Strachey said he hated John Maynard Keynes "for his crass stupidity and hideous face".”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Private correspondence to Lytton Strachey, 1930s
Expressing personal animus toward Keynes, reflecting broader intellectual disputes and personal bias in economic debates.
In simple terms: Strong dislike for Keynes' ideas and persona.
Recognize bias in critiques.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic debates
- policy discussions
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives such strong personal criticism?
- How does bias affect scholarly discourse?
Personal attacks can undermine constructive critique.