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John Kenneth Galbraith
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John Kenneth Galbraith
Age: 97 †
Born: 1908
Born: October 15
Died: 2006
Died: April 29
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Emancipation of belief is the most formidable of the tasks of reform and the one on which all else depends.
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I've become accustomed to supporting politicians who are more conservative than I am. This is not entirely a surprise.
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Because of his compassion Owen was always in trouble with his partners. They would have much preferred a tough, down-to-earth manager who would get a days work out of the little bastards.
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