Quote by Louisa May Alcott

Money is the root of all evil, and yet it is such a useful root that we cannot get on without it any more than we can without potatoes.

Money is the root of all evil, and yet it is such a useful r

Summary

This quote captures the paradoxical nature of money. While acknowledging its potential for evil, it highlights the undeniable importance of money in our lives. Just like the necessity of potatoes for sustenance, money has become inseparable from our everyday existence. Despite the negative impacts it can have, money serves as a vital means of fulfilling our needs and desires, making it an indispensable aspect of modern society.

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By Louisa May Alcott

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