Callous Quote by Lillian Hellman
“Callous greed grows pious very fast.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Little Foxes, 1939
Greed can masquerade as piety, growing rapidly when cloaked in righteousness.
In simple terms: Greed pretends to be good.
Key Takeaway
Beware of selfish motives hidden behind moral language.
Themes
morality
greed
hypocrisy
power
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- business ethics
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Moral psychology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen kindness used to hide self‑interest?
- How does power enable hidden greed?
A Different Perspective
Not all greed is obvious.
