Genieve DawkinsGreat treasures bring out great greed in the hearts of men and great greed has been the downfall of many nations. - from "Opoponax Dreams
About This Quote
The phrase, "great treasure bringing out great greed," was a common expression in the ancient world. Ancient people understood that once a precious, valuable object was discovered or found, it would bring out extreme greed from those who coveted the item. The phrase also serves as a warning from history to modern day.
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