'"So you think that money is the root of all evil?" said Francisco d'Anconia. "Have you ever asked what is the root of money? Money is a tool of exchange, which can't exist unless there are goods produced and men able to produce them. Money is the material shape of the principle that men who wish to deal with one another must deal by trade and give value for value. Money is not the tool of the moochers, who claim your product by tears, or of the looters, who take it from you by force. Money is made possible only by the men who produce. Is this what you consider evil?'
I am not a sheep, I have my own mind
I have had enough of being told what and how to think
Whilst we are still allowed the remnants of free speech,
I will speak out.
I also reserve the right to discuss less controversial matters should I feel the urge.
Pages
▼
Thursday, 9 December 2010
"So you think that money is the root of all evil?"
Capitalism Magazine has a very interesting piece quoting Ayn Rand, here's the start of it:
The actual quote is: "The LOVE of money is the root of all evil". Money is just a medium of exchange - it is neutral. As always, human motivation is the important factor.
ReplyDelete