I don’t mean doctor-making-150k-a-year rich, I mean properly rich with millions to billions of dollars.
I think many will say yes, they can be, though it may be rare. I was tempted to. I thought more about it and I wondered, are you really a good person if you’re hoarding enough money you and your family couldn’t spend in 10 lifetimes?
I thought, if you’re a good person, you wouldn’t be rich. And if you’re properly rich you’re probably not a good person.
I don’t know if it’s fair or naive to say, but that’s what I thought. Whether it’s what I believe requires more thought.
There are a handful of ex-millionaires who are no longer millionaires because they cared for others in a way they couldn’t care for themselves. Only a handful of course, I would say they are good people.
And in order to stay rich, you have to play your role and participate in a society that oppresses the poor which in turn maintains your wealth. Are you really still capable of being a good person?
Very curious about people’s thoughts on this.
yes, they can be - but why do they need to spend their money to benefit the public to be proven as “good”? are you yourself bad because you’re unwilling to spend your money to benefit the public?
I dont see myself as greedy, but I am unwilling to spend my own money to help humanity. not even one iota
That’s the definition of greed, my dude
no, the opposite of philanthropic is selfishness. if I work for my money (and I do), then it’s mine. other people need money? sounds like they need jobs too.