Daniel Defoe: Poverty Worst Snare

Daniel Defoe Money Quote saying coveting wealth is worst evil, and being poor is the worst trap to those who fall into it. Daniel Defoe said:
 

 

“As covetousness is the root of all evil, so poverty is the worst of all snares” — Daniel Defoe

Lucy Larcom: Covetousness Curse

Lucy Larcom Money Quote saying the unquenchable desire for more things or more money destroys men by sapping their character. Lucy Larcom said:
 

 

“The curse of covetousness is that it destroys manhood by substituting money for character” — Lucy Larcom

 
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