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Poverty wants much; but avarice, everything
Poverty wants much; but avarice, everything
There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.
There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.
It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all
It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all
A greedy person and a pauper are practically one and the same.
A greedy person and a pauper are practically one and the same.
Worse than traitors in arms are the men who pretend loyalty to the flag, feast and fatten on the misfortunes read more
Worse than traitors in arms are the men who pretend loyalty to the flag, feast and fatten on the misfortunes of the Nation while patriotic blood is crimsoning the plains of the South and their countrymen moldering the dust.
He who is greedy is always in want.
He who is greedy is always in want.
The covetous man pines in plenty, like Tantalus up to the chin in water, and yet thirsty.
The covetous man pines in plenty, like Tantalus up to the chin in water, and yet thirsty.
Greed is all right, by the way I think greed is healthy. You can be greedy and still feel good read more
Greed is all right, by the way I think greed is healthy. You can be greedy and still feel good about yourself.
You show me a capitalist, and I'll show you a bloodsucker.
You show me a capitalist, and I'll show you a bloodsucker.