Famous quote by John Kenneth Galbraith

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The Metropolis should have been aborted long before it became New York, London or Tokyo
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"The Metropolis should have been aborted long before it became New York, London or Tokyo"

- John Kenneth Galbraith

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Kenneth Galbraith between October 15, 1908 and April 29, 2006. He/she was a famous Economist from USA. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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