Greed Quote by Wallstreet 1987 Gordon Gekko
““Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies,cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit.””
About This Quote
Source Film: Wall Street, 1987
Greed drives progress, clarifies goals, and fuels evolution.
In simple terms: Greed can be a powerful motivator.
Key Takeaway
Channel ambition responsibly.
Themes
capitalism
motivation
ethics
economics
evolutionary theory
Mood
cynical
analytical
provocative
Type
Greed:1
Greed Works:1
Good Greed:1
Greed Right:1
Greed Clarifies:1
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- investment decisions
- career advancement
- policy making
Key Concepts
self‑interest
market dynamics
strategic planning
Questions to Reflect On
- When does greed become destructive?
- How can ethical limits be set?
A Different Perspective
Unchecked greed can cause inequality and harm.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
