1 Timothy 6:10 The love of money is the root of all evil....
This is perhaps the most true saying I've heard. The love of money (or power, prestige, etc) is the root of all evil.
To love a thing is to know and love its nature. To love money is to know and love the fact that money is the creation of the best power within you, and your passkey to trade your effort for the effort of the best among men. Its the person who would sell his soul for a nickel, who is loudest in proclaiming his hatred of moneyand he has good reason to hate it. The lovers of money are willing to work for it. They know they are able to deserve it.