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“Leonard Woolf in a letter to Lytton Strachey said he hated John Maynard Keynes "for his crass stupidity and hideous face".” quote by Leonard Woolf
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“Leonard Woolf in a letter to Lytton Strachey said he hated John Maynard Keynes "for his crass stupidity and hideous face".”

Leonard Woolf

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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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize bias in critiques.

Themes

conflict intellectual rivalry bias economics

Mood

critical analytical

Type

historical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic debates
  • policy discussions
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

personal animus economic theory historical context

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives such strong personal criticism?
  • How does bias affect scholarly discourse?
A Different Perspective

Personal attacks can undermine constructive critique.

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