Money Quote by Margaret Cavendish
““...that much gold, and great store of riches makes them mad, insomuch as they endeavour to destroy each other...””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Blazing World by Margaret Cavendish, 1666
Wealth and hoarded riches can corrupt, leading people to sabotage one another.
In simple terms: Riches cause greed and conflict.
Beware of greed’s divisive power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- corporate competition
- family inheritance disputes
- resource scarcity crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does wealth change relationships?
- What safeguards prevent greed from destroying communities?
Even without wealth, power struggles can arise from envy or ambition.