Greed is the downfall of many. These are the ambitious qualities that corrupt and shape the selfish minds of people who will live only to see themselves fail in the end. In my time, I have come to believe that greed has no presence in my life. I have always been content with what I have, that sense of fulfillment that some people lack, allows me to accept what I have been given to overthrow the selfish desires of greed. I find that I have never been driven by my ambitions to simply have more than others and to do so through impractical and unfair means. I believe people allow themselves to be overcome by greed because of the personal fulfillment and power it provides. comes with it. Greed for more, especially more than others, is something people exhibit in response to the desire to be on top and/or have the best things. Many years ago, my brother and I opened presents as children at Christmas. Unfortunately for him, he didn't get what he wanted, but I had received a new Power Rangers action figure. A few days later, to my surprise, it was missing. Apparently my brother had taken it, dissatisfied with what he had been given. He wanted what I had because he felt he simply deserved more than he already had and in return he had to pay the price. In "Macbeth", as Macbeth and Banquo meet the three witches, they receive prophecies that speak of a great future for Macbeth. Then he said to the witches: “Stay, you imperfect speakers, tell me more. » Macbeth is immediately intrigued by what the witches profess and hungers to know more. He knows where he stands but likes the idea of ​​being promised more. In our corrupt world, greed has taken a prominent place among our political leaders. Bo Xilai, a Chinese politician, was recently condemned...in the middle of a newspaper...acting in a way we wouldn't normally do. It is then in these actions that we fail to stop and realize the problems ahead. I think people need to understand that it's not always about who has more or who has better. It's about accepting what you're given by ignoring your wants and accepting your needs. Greed is not something that controls my life. When the desire for more sets in, I am usually able to cope with what I have. I find that when greed begins to affect people, they lose themselves in the joy and power that comes from it and allow themselves to commit horrible acts to obtain that power. This usually leads to consequences that don't seem worth it. I believe greed is something that poisons our minds and leads us to believe that the loot is worth it, but that is almost never the case..