Deceit Quote by Henry A. Wallace
“There are probably several hundred thousand if we narrow the definition to include only those who in their search for money and power are ruthless and deceitful.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1945
He estimates many ruthless individuals seek money and power, highlighting widespread deceit.
In simple terms: Many seek money and power ruthlessly.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and guard against exploitation.
Themes
greed
power
deceit
ethics
politics
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- political speech
- social commentary
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
sociology
economics
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies deter ruthless behavior?
- What safeguards exist against corruption?
A Different Perspective
Quantifying such people is difficult.
![“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)
