Quote by Erich Fromm

Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction.

Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an en

Summary

This quote suggests that greed is an insatiable desire that cannot be fulfilled. When someone is consumed by greed, they continually strive to fulfill their never-ending hunger for more of whatever they desire, be it wealth, power, or material possessions. However, no matter how much they acquire, they never reach a state of satisfaction. This endless pursuit ultimately drains them emotionally, mentally, and even physically, as they are trapped in an unceasing cycle of wanting and striving for more.

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Greed

By Erich Fromm

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