Quote by Milton Friedman

Well first of all, tell me, is there some society you know of that doesn't run on greed? You think Russia doesn't run on greed? You think China doesn't run on greed? What is greed?

Well first of all, tell me, is there some society you know o

Summary

This quote challenges the notion that greed is exclusive to certain societies. The speaker questions whether there is any society that operates without the influence of greed, highlighting examples like Russia and China. By asking "what is greed?", the quote prompts further exploration and understanding of the concept. It suggests that greed is a universal human characteristic that manifests differently across societies, challenging the idea that greed is isolated to only a few cultures or nations.

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By Milton Friedman

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