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John Maynard Keynes

Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone.

John Maynard Keynes

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John Maynard Keynes is saying that capitalism relies on the idea that people who are selfish or even cruel will act in ways that ultimately benefit society as a whole. He points out the irony that the system depends on self-interest producing positive outcomes for everyone.

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