Quote by Michel de Montaigne

It is not the want, but rather abundance that creates avarice.

It is not the want, but rather abundance that creates avaric

Summary

This quote suggests that it is not mere desire or lack of something that drives one to be greedy, but rather the possession of plenty. When someone has an excess of wealth, resources, or opportunities, they can become consumed by their desire to accumulate even more. It implies that avarice stems from the insatiable human appetite for amassing wealth and possessions, fueled by the comfort and power that come with abundance.

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Greed

By Michel de Montaigne

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