Rapine, avarice, expense, This is idolatry; and these we adore; Plain living and high thinking are no more.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The lust of avarice as so totally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to possess them than they possess their wealth.
It's just not my nature to go around idolizing people.
Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.
Idolatry is really not good for anyone. Not even the idols.
The most popular rap artists aren't supposed to be rapping about being broke.
Hip-hop deals with bragging and braggadocio, being boastful. It's always been about who's got the most money.
Fame is ultimately about the cycles of desire and how to do away with them or manage them well.
I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.
The toppling of idols - even respectable, admired, best-practice, fastest-growing idols - is always the road to liberation.
I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice.