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Greedy Quotes

Lines on wanting more, for better or worse.

These greedy quotes range from investing wisdom about staying cautious when others chase too much, to blunt criticism of selfish behavior in a workplace. See our Excess quotes.

We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful.

Warren Buffett

I try to be more mindful and less greedy.

Quotes by Stacey Dooley

I'm naturally greedy and would end up the size of a house if I ate all I wanted all of the time.

Quotes by Sophie Dahl

I come from a family of greedy food lovers.

Quotes by Sophie Dahl

Emotion Quotes

I'm not overly greedy.

Quotes by Slash

We in the west are seen as godless, as greedy and as uncaring about the suffering of those in the developing world.

Quotes by Silvia Cartwright

The negative effects of greedy politicians have haunted the north-east for years; it's very apparent.

Quotes by Sam Fender

Bloggers are lazy and greedy.

Quotes by Ryan Holiday

Indiana taxpayers, retired Hoosier state policemen and teachers are neither greedy speculators nor unpatriotic. They are, however, secured creditors of Chrysler. They deserve to have their funds protected under the full auspices of the law.

Quotes by Richard Mourdock

Excess Quotes

Film-makers are greedy people - we want good stories and good subjects.

Quotes by Rajkumar Hirani

The abortionist I worked for, he's a very greedy man, a selfish man.

Quotes by Norma McCorvey

I am very greedy as an actor. I want to explore as much as possible.

Quotes by Mithila Palkar

When Jesus comes back, these crazy, greedy, capitalistic men are gonna kill him again.

Quotes by Mike Tyson

You and I probably wouldn't be here if our ancestors hadn't been greedy savages.

Quotes by Mark Pagel

Flaw Quotes

The story of Warner Brothers' movie, 'Mildred Pierce,' recounts the enormous and unrewarded sacrifices that a mother (Joan Crawford) makes for her spoiled, greedy daughter (Ann Blythe).

Quotes by Manny Farber

I'm so greedy, I'm hungry, I'm young.

Quotes by Lil Wayne

I think a project is full of charms if it's a good production or has a character that I'm greedy for.

Quotes by Lee Min-ho

I'm all about assists; I'm not really greedy.

Quotes by Kyle Walker

We're really greedy when it comes to titles. We want every championship - the women's title included.

Quotes by Kofi Kingston

Selfishness Quotes

Released in 1967, 'Farz' was the remake of a Telegu film that was turned down by most actors of the time - Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Dharmendra... I was the needy and greedy one then and signed the film gladly.

Quotes by Jeetendra

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'greedy' mean across these quotes?
It ranges from investing caution, staying wary when the market gets greedy, to describing selfish behavior, and even a more positive kind of professional hunger.
Is greed always framed negatively here?
No, one actor uses it in a positive sense, describing a greedy appetite for exploring as many roles and possibilities as they can.
Does this topic touch on money or investing?
Yes, one well-known piece of financial thinking flips caution and confidence — staying wary while the crowd gets excited, and bold once everyone else has backed off.
Is there criticism of greedy behavior in a specific field?
Yes, one quote is sharply critical of a person's greedy and selfish conduct in a particular line of work.
How does Greedy relate to Excess quotes?
Both explore wanting more than is reasonable, so our Excess quotes make a fitting companion topic.

Elsewhere 'greedy' takes a positive turn, describing an actor's hunger to try as many roles as possible. Explore our Flaw or Selfishness quotes as well.