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A dreadful thing is the love of money! It disables both…

“A dreadful thing is the love of money! It disables both eyes and ears, and makes men worse to deal with than a wild beast, allowing a man to consider neither conscience nor friendship nor fellowship nor salvation.” quote by John Chrysostom
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“A dreadful thing is the love of money! It disables both eyes and ears, and makes men worse to deal with than a wild beast, allowing a man to consider neither conscience nor friendship nor fellowship nor salvation.”

John Chrysostom

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Greed blinds moral judgment, eroding relationships and spiritual health.

In simple terms: Money corrupts and isolates.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize integrity over wealth.

Themes

greed morality relationships

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business negotiations
  • personal finance
  • political lobbying
  • family budgeting

Key Concepts

spirituality ethical decay

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does money influence your values?
  • Can you separate wealth from identity?
A Different Perspective

Wealth can also enable charity and security.

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