Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith

There's a certain part of the contented majority who love anybody who is worth a billion dollars.

There's a certain part of the contented majority who love an

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This quote suggests that there is a segment of people in society who have an admiration for individuals who possess significant wealth, particularly those who are billionaires. These individuals are described as part of the "contented majority," implying that they are generally satisfied with their own lives and find solace in idolizing those who have achieved immense financial success. It portrays how some people equate worth and success solely with material wealth, emphasizing the fascination and attraction towards billionaires in this specific group of individuals.

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