Evil Quote by Robert Kiyosaki
“The love of money is the root of all evil." The lack of money is the root of all evil.”
About This Quote
Money is often blamed for evil, yet poverty can also drive harmful actions, highlighting complex moral ties to wealth.
In simple terms: Both love and lack of money can cause evil.
Key Takeaway
Consider the moral impact of wealth and poverty.
Themes
ethics
wealth
social justice
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- charitable giving
- policy making
- personal budgeting
Key Concepts
materialism
poverty
human behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think wealth corrupts?
- How does poverty influence behavior?
A Different Perspective
Money alone does not cause evil; systemic issues matter.
![“COKANE [looking compassionately at him] Ah, my dear fellow, the love of money is the root of all evil. LICKCHEESE. Yes, sir; and we’d all like to have the tree growing in our garden.” quote by George Bernard Shaw](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d3e/george-bernard-shaw-68_love_cokane-looking-compassionately-at-him-ah_500052.jpg)
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
