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“...that much gold, and great store of riches makes them mad, insomuch as they endeavour to destroy each other...” quote by Margaret Cavendish
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““...that much gold, and great store of riches makes them mad, insomuch as they endeavour to destroy each other...””

Margaret Cavendish

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.

Key Takeaway

Beware of greed’s divisive power.

Themes

greed corruption conflict human nature

Mood

cautious critical reflective

Type

philosophical warning

When to use this quote

  • political negotiations
  • corporate competition
  • family inheritance disputes
  • resource scarcity crises

Key Concepts

materialism psychology social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does wealth change relationships?
  • What safeguards prevent greed from destroying communities?
A Different Perspective

Even without wealth, power struggles can arise from envy or ambition.

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