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    1 day ago

    It’s the love of money that’s the root of all evil, according to Jesus, but yeah, that’s the driving force behind capitalism.

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      It’s the love of money that’s the root of all evil

      Thank you for getting this quote right. Often, it’s shortened to “money is the root of all evil”, which hits different, and removes the element of personal responsibility. The “love of money” bit is important.

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        16 hours ago

        Exactly. Money as a tool is fine. You need a way to pay for stuff. It’s the love of money, money as a goal in itself, far beyond what you’ll ever need to live, that’s the problem.