Quote by George Bancroft

Avarice is the vice of declining years.

Avarice is the vice of declining years.

Summary

This quote suggests that avarice, or extreme greed for wealth or possessions, is more commonly found in older individuals. As people age and approach the end of their lives, they may become more obsessed with acquiring and hoarding material possessions, driven by their fear of losing control or security. It implies that avarice is a characteristic that tends to develop and flourish in later stages of life rather than in the younger years.

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Greed

By George Bancroft

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