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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

Men

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John Maynard Keynes is pointing out the irony that capitalism relies on the idea that people who are selfish and greedy will end up benefiting society as a whole. He suggests this belief is surprising because it assumes bad behavior will somehow lead to positive outcomes for everyone.

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