Peter Walpot (1521-1578) said: “Just as it is dangerous for a child to have a knife in his hands, or a madman a sword, even so, is property and wealth harmful to people – in fact, much more harmful. For the madman leaves his madness and becomes quiet when he stabs himself with his sword, but the selfish and greedy person receives thousands of wounds daily. The desire for money and wealth brings countless ills. Therefore we must drive this desire from our hearts.”