“ You have to understand that only the very worst end up here: the ones whose anger made them kill, and who felt no sorrow or guilt after the act; those so obsessed with themselves that they turned thei… John Connolly
“ When avarice takes the lead in a state, it is commonly the forerunner of its fall. Alexander Hamilton
“ He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have. Socrates
“ Avarice is opposed to nobility.It believes that by robbing many of all they have, that it (greed) is cloaked in the nobility that is the birthmark of the people. Justin K. McFarlane Beau
“ Greed is taking more than you need to feed. Avarice is hoarding, and stockpiling stolen, rotten goods. Justin K. McFarlane Beau
“ Lack of luxury is not a reason to push others to poverty. ~ Michael A. van Doorn, Odyssey of a Heart, Home of a Soul Angelica Hopes
“ Two hungry wolves let loose among sheep are not more harmful then a person craving after wealth and status is to his Deen (Religion). Al-Haafidh Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbalee
“ Loan sharking may mean investment and immediate solutions but desperate loan sharks, who are short of cash, abuse your rights and attack other people's home. ~ Odyssey of a Heart, Home of a Soul Angelica Hopes
“ We Lannisters do have a certain pride, said Tyrion Lannister.Pride? Catelyn snapped. His mocking tone and easy manner made her angry. Arrogance, some might call it. Arrogance and avarice and lust for… George R.R. Martin
“ It is no exaggeration to say that the rich own most of what there is that is not nailed down. Robert Paul Wolff
“ Now there was great rejoicing at the rumor of Alderic's quest, for all folk knew that he was a cautious man, and they deemed that he would succeed and enrich the world, and they rubbed their hands in… Lord Dunsany
“ Descending the endless stairs for the sixth time, Mr. Lecky thought of all the goods those closed doors hid. Fantastic was the discouragement it caused him. Aware of such variety and great quantity, M… James Gould Cozzens
“ They listen to the music of idiots and amuse themselves with the sordid miseries of their businesses. They are not the things of angels or of any higher outpost that humanity might aspire to. Your loa… Lou Reed
“ Many beginners also at times possess great spiritual avarice. They hardly ever seem content with the spirit God gives them. They become unhappy and peevish because they don't find the consolation they… San Juan de la Cruz
“ Alderic, Knight of the Order of the City and the Assault, hereditary Guardian of the King's Peace of Mind, a man not unremembered among the makers of myth, pondered so long upon the Gibbelins' hoard t… Lord Dunsany
“ Things joined by profit, when pressed by misfortune and danger, will cast each other aside. Zhuangzi
