
ProverbWisdom
Biblical origin
Money is the root of all evil
Meaning: Excessive pursuit of wealth corrupts moral judgment and leads to harmful actions.
Origin: A misquotation of the Bible. 1 Timothy 6:10 says "the love of money is the root of all evil" — the fault lies in the craving, not in money itself. The shortened version drops the qualifier and turns a warning about greed into a condemnation of wealth.
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