We are becoming the servants in thought, as in action of the machine we have created to serve us.
John Kenneth GalbraithThe income men derive from producing things of slight consequence is of great consequence. The production reflects the low marginal utility of the goods to society. The income reflects the high total utility of a livelihood to a person.
John Kenneth GalbraithThe notion that you would initiate a new product without preparing the way by persuasion and advertising and salesmanship is fantastic. It's an integral part of the system.
John Kenneth Galbraith