Money! Money's the curse of man, none greater. That's what wrecks cities, banishes men from homes, Tempts and deludes the most well-meaning soul, Pointing out the way to infamy and shame." - Creon

Sophocles
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The idea that money can ruin a person is something that has always troubled the human race. It seems that once money becomes an object of desire, it can be used to buy anything, or any one. The individual then becomes too distracted by the pursuit of wealth to notice anything else. The pursuit of wealth can lead to distraction from virtue and happiness, which are goals that should be sought after rather than destroyed.

Source: Antigone

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