M.D. BirminghamThe love of money is the root of all evil, therefore selfishness must be the seed.
About This Quote
The love of money is the root of all evil, therefore selfishness must be the seed. This quote is considered to be one of the most brilliant statements ever made by someone who has lived a life of extreme wealth. It is said that this statement was spoken by the Roman Emperor Tiberius, who was quoted as saying, “The love of money is the root of all evil.” This saying references the story of the Garden of Eden in which Eve was tempted by a snake into eating from a forbidden fruit, giving her a craving for more and more material goods. The quote also refers to a quote by Mahatma Gandhi in which he states: “The love of money is the root from which all evil grows.”
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