The possession of wealth leads almost inevitably to its abuse. It is the chief, if not the only, cause of evils which desolate this world below. The thirst for gold is responsible for the most regrettable lapses into sin.
abuse chief desolate
Jules Verne
These are some quotes by French author Jules Verne Author, who lived between February 8, 1828 and March 24, 1905.
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