Philo von Alexandria
Philo von Alexandria

Noble souls, whose brightness the greed of fortune cannot dim, have a kingly something, which urges them to contend on equal footing with persons of the most massive dignity and pits freedom of speech against arrogance.

Dschalal ad-Din al-Rumi
Dschalal ad-Din al-Rumi

Whatever posessions and objects of its desires the lower self may obtain, it hangs on to them, refusing to let them go out of greed for more, or out of fear of poverty and need.

Amritanandamayi
Amritanandamayi

There is no end to the war and death caused by man or to the tears shed by all the innocent victims of such tragedies. What were all these for? Only for conquering, establishing superiority and satisfying our greed for money and fame. Mankind has taken upon itself countless curses. In order to attain freedom from these curses, at least a hundred generations to come should wipe the tears of the

suffering, striving to console them and alleviate their pain. At least now, as an atonement, shouldn’t we try to introspect?

ʿAlī al-Hādī an-Naqī
ʿAlī al-Hādī an-Naqī

Poverty is the self's greed and increased despair.

Meher Baba
Meher Baba

This New Life is endless, and even after my physical death it will be kept alive by those who live the life of complete renunciation of falsehood, lies, hatred, anger, greed and lust; and who, to accomplish all this, do no lustful actions, do no harm to anyone, do no backbiting, do not seek material possessions or power, who accept no homage, neither covet honor nor shun disgrace, and fear no one

and nothing