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“Wealth is a thing, earned with honesty and justice. Its opposite is the Mammon of unrighteousness.” quote by Dayananda Saraswati
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“Wealth is a thing, earned with honesty and justice. Its opposite is the Mammon of unrighteousness.”

Dayananda Saraswati

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Source Treat: Satyarth Prakash by Dayananda Saraswati, 1875

Wealth should be earned through ethical means; unjust gain is condemned as corrupt.

In simple terms: Earn wealth honestly, avoid corrupt riches.

Key Takeaway

Pursue honest earnings.

Themes

ethics wealth justice

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • political policy
  • personal finance
  • social activism

Key Concepts

moral philosophy economic integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define honest wealth?
  • What systems reward integrity?
A Different Perspective

Honesty may be less profitable in competitive markets.

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