Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes

… an avalanche of avarice

The possession of wealth leads almost inevitably to its abuse. It is the chief, if not the only, cause of evils which desolate this world below. The thirst for gold is responsible for the most regrettable lapses into sin.

There is always greed. There is nothing wrong with greed.

… a creed of greed

The pride of dying rich raises the loudest laugh in hell.

Great abundance of riches cannot be gathered and kept by any man without sin.

There are still people in Japan who think money is something evil.

Excess of wealth is cause of covetousness.

Greed is good.

.... the forces of greed

Great eagerness in the pursuit of wealth, pleasure, or honor, cannot exist without sin.

There are few retreats, that can escape the penetrating eye of avarice.

Avarice has ruined more souls than extravagance.

The corruption of the American soul is consumerism.

From the first day to this, sheer greed was the driving spirit of civilization.

I think that money spoils most things, once it becomes the primary motivating force.

For greed, all nature is too little.

Of prosperity mortals can never have enough.

The desire for money may be an indication of greed, but I want to argue that greed is a much more subtle vice than simply the desire to be rich.

Greed, greed, greed. That’s the fundamental problem of mankind. If we can solve that problem, the rest of man’s problems would follow. The only thing that can undermine our free society is greed.

Avarice is a deadly sin.

I think we're all greedy. Who do you know who says, 'I have enough! I don't need any more!'? It's part of human nature.

I think that money is the root of all evil. I've seen it happen.

Money is evil.

Avarice, the spur of industry.