Greed Quote by Claudius Claudianus
“The covetous man is always poor.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Panegyric of Claudius Claudianus, 5th century
Wealth that comes from greed never brings lasting security; true prosperity requires generosity and contentment.
In simple terms: Greedy people stay poor.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate generosity.
Themes
greed
poverty
contentment
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal finance
- relationships
- community building
Key Concepts
Stoicism
ethical living
Questions to Reflect On
- How does generosity affect your sense of wealth?
- Can you identify a time when giving improved your life?
A Different Perspective
Greed can sometimes lead to short‑term gains, but long‑term stability requires sharing.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
