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I think one of the most pervasive evils in this world is greed and acquiring money for moneys sake. Once you have six ho
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"I think one of the most pervasive evils in this world is greed and acquiring money for money's sake. Once you have six houses and a plane, it's just about a number. It's never been anything I understood"

- Kevin Bacon

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In this quote, Kevin Bacon reveals his belief that greed and the pursuit of cash for its own sake is one of the most extensive and damaging evils in the world. He recommends that as soon as somebody has collected a certain level of wealth, such as 6 houses and an airplane, the desire for more money becomes exclusively about reaching a particular number rather than satisfying any real requirement or function. Bacon also reveals that he personally does not comprehend this frame of mind, suggesting that he values things beyond material possessions and monetary gain. Overall, the quote highlights the unfavorable effect of greed and the vacuum of pursuing cash for its own sake.

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Kevin Bacon This quote is written / told by Kevin Bacon somewhere between July 8, 1958 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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