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John Maynard Keynes. A published source records them saying or writing it.

Source"Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren" (1930); appeared in the Nation and Athenaeum (1930)

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“If economists could manage to get themselves thought of as humble, competent people on a level with dentists, that would be splendid.”
Verified"Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren" (1930); appeared in the Nation and Athenaeum (1930) · evidenceEconomy and Economics

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Keynes, J. M. (n.d.). If economists could manage to get themselves thought of as humble, competent people on a level with dentists, that would be splendid. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3107-if-economists-could-manage-to-get-themselves-thought/

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Keynes, John Maynard. “If economists could manage to get themselves thought of as humble, competent people on a level with dentists, that would be splendid.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3107-if-economists-could-manage-to-get-themselves-thought/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Keynes, John Maynard. “If economists could manage to get themselves thought of as humble, competent people on a level with dentists, that would be splendid.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3107-if-economists-could-manage-to-get-themselves-thought/.