Avarice Quote by Samuel Johnson
“We have now learned that rashness and imprudence will not be deterred from taking credit; let us try whether fraud and avarice may be more easily restrained from giving it.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Idler, 1759
Rashness and greed persist, but disciplined restraint can curb fraud and avarice if society actively seeks it.
In simple terms: Control greed with discipline.
Key Takeaway
Enforce honesty, limit greed.
Themes
ethics
self‑control
justice
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legal reforms
- corporate governance
- personal budgeting
- public policy
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies better deter fraud?
- What personal practices curb greed?
A Different Perspective
Human nature resists change; enforcement may be weak.
