How can a world be good in which Money is the moving power, and Self-interest the guiding star?

H. Rider Haggard
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The quote, “How can a world be good in which Money is the moving power, and Self-interest the guiding star?” by Karl Marx is one of the most famous quotes on money. He argues that capitalism is based on self-interest, which leads to greed. So, the only way to get rid of greed is to get rid of capitalism.

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