Greed Quotes

Collection of phrases and quotes about greed.

Francisco Ayala

Francisco Ayala

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The greed is the most selfless of passions, as it demands self-denial, sometimes of heroic magnitude.

Jean de La Fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine

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The greed loses everything by wanting it all.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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The miser visits his treasure to remind himself that he is its owner, jailer of his money.

Aristotle

Aristotle

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A miser is someone who does not spend on what they should, nor what they should, nor when they should.