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Definition Essay On Greed

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Greed
When one hears the word “Greed”, the first thought that comes to the mind is the thing that one desires greatly and will do almost anything to have. Greed is one of the seven deadly sins. When people want all the resources for themselves and care more about gaining those resources rather than the overall well being of others, they are showing traits of greed. While striving for success is generally seen as a positive thing, being greedy is a negative attribute that can either occur from too much success or a quality that should be reversed. Striving for success is seen as a positive thing, but being greedy is seen as a negative thing in society. Many people have different ideas of greed, but it all leads back to one thing-hunger, not a nutritional hunger but an unethical hunger that can lead to many conflicting situations.
Greed is a negative trait in societies and it can have drastic consequences. Greedy people can do anything to fulfill their dreams, from lying to murder. Anything in an excessive amount leads to …show more content…

Greed is never helpful in any way; it just destroys the positive energy and increases the negative power. As a child, I learned that sharing is a positive trait and one should share with siblings, not to be greedy. As a young adult, being generous with time and resources is the foundation of many religions and a strong community. Greed is not practical for a good society, but it could be seen to some as being superior. In the Hindu religion, it would be best if one follows dharma(duty), works hard and takes care of family members and friends. It is the best if one tries to be away from greed. As stated in the Hindu religion, greed gives rise to anger. Greed is an obsessive desire and delusion that ruins all lives; it is the root of all evils. The Mahatma Gandhi said, “The world has enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s

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