In these matters, as often in our culture, it is far, far b… - John Kenneth Galbraith

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In these matters, as often in our culture, it is far, far better to be wrong in a respectable way than to be right for the wrong reasons.

John Kenneth Galbraith

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John Kenneth Galbraith (15 October 1908 – 29 April 2006) was a Canadian-American economist and author.

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Alternative Names: John K. Galbraith • John Galbraith • J. K. Galbraith • Ken Galbraith

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In these matters, as often in our culture, it is far, far better to be wrong in a respectable way than to be right for the wrong reasons. - John Kenneth Galbraith

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