Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith

Money is a singular thing. It ranks with love as man's greatest source of joy. And with death as his greatest source of anxiety. Over all history it has oppressed nearly all people in one of two ways: either it has been abundant and very unreliable, or reliable and very scarce.

Money is a singular thing. It ranks with love as man's great

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This quote highlights the significance of money in human life, likening it to the powerful emotions of love and anxiety induced by death. Throughout history, money has plagued individuals in two opposing ways: either being abundant but unpredictable, or reliable but scarce. This implies that money can either bring great joy or immense worries depending on its availability and reliability. Overall, the quote underlines how money has affected and oppressed the majority of people throughout history, emphasizing its profound impact on human existence.

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