Better Quote by Hesiod
“Wealth should not be seized, but the god-given is much better.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Works and Days, c. 700 BC
Wealth should not be taken by force; divine gifts are preferable to stolen riches.
In simple terms: Divine gifts > stolen wealth.
Key Takeaway
Seek earned or blessed prosperity.
Themes
ethics
wealth
divine order
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- business ethics
- philanthropy
- personal finance
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
ancient Greek values
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it possible to distinguish earned from stolen wealth?
- How do cultural views on wealth differ?
A Different Perspective
Divine gifts are abstract and uncertain.
