No living creature is naturally greedy, except from fear of want - or in the case of human beings, from vanity, the notion that you're better than people if you can display more superfluous property than they can.

Thomas More
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There are many things in life that are difficult to fight against. Because of this, it is easy to be overcome by greed. It is hard to fight against the desire for more money or power when they are in front of you. You feel that being rich or powerful is what you were meant to be.

The truth, however, is that this is not the case at all. Wealth and power do not bring happiness in their own right. What brings great joy is simply being yourself, being proud of who you are.

When you have everything you need, what can be more satisfying than being proud of yourself?

Source: Utopia

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