[koonsolo]

I would think that the more wealthy you are, the more ethics you can afford. Who cares about not gaining some billions when you already have multiple billions in the bank?

But somehow, this doesn't seem to be the case.

Is it just greed, or am I missing something?

[miles]

And yet, virtually of those who have spoken truth to power have not been wealthy. As Einstein put it[1]:

"I am absolutely convinced that no wealth in the world can help humanity forward, even in the hands of the most devoted worker in this cause. The example of great and pure characters is the only thing that can produce fine ideas and noble deeds. Money only appeals to selfishness and always tempts its owners irresistibly to abuse it. Can anyone imagine Moses, Jesus, or Gandhi armed with the money-bags of Carnegie?"

[1] https://books.google.com/books?id=Y_9kDwAAQBAJ&lpg=PT37&ots=...