Quote by David Hume
Avarice, the spur of industry. - David Hume

Avarice, the spur of industry. – David Hume

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Every wise, just, and mild government, by rendering the condition of its subjects easy and secure, will always abound most in people, as well as in commodities and riches. – David Hume

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A man acquainted with history may, in some respect, be said to have lived from the beginning of the world, and to have been making continual additions to his stock of knowledge in every century. – David Hume

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Nothing endears so much a friend as sorrow for his death. The pleasure of his company has not so powerful an influence. – David Hume

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Greed is all right, by the way I think greed is healthy. You can be greedy and still feel good about yourself. – Ivan F. Boesky

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God forgives the sin of gluttony. – Proverb

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Avarice is the sphincter of the heart. – Matthew Green

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Avarice has ruined more souls than extravagance. – Charles Caleb Colton

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