"By all but the pathologically romantic, it is now recognized that this is not the age of the small man"
- John Kenneth Galbraith
About this Quote
John Kenneth Galbraith's quote is a commentary on the present state of the world. He is recommending that most of people have come to the realization that this is not an age of the little male. This indicates that the world is no longer a place where the person can make a substantial impact. Instead, it is an age of big corporations and powerful federal governments that have the capability to form the world. This quote is a reminder that the person is no longer the primary force in the world, which the power lies in the hands of the couple of. It is a stark tip of the power dynamics that exist on the planet today, and a call to action for those who want to make a difference.
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