t that they are looking at their motives. Michael Milken didn't suffer; he didn't go into the slums. Mother Teresa went into the slums and she suffered. Milken persuaded wealth because of greed and Mother Teresa did charity work in the name of Christianity. People tend to believe charity work is nobler than making money. Greed isn't a nice thing or a noble thing. Unrestrained greed would mean theft, fighting, and taking by force. But as long as theft is illegal, as long as we have to trade with each other to get what we want, greed is a productive force. So the next time someone tells you you're greedy, remind them that greed helped build civilization. Is that so bad? English III Honors...
