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One of the hardest things Westerners—and Westernized Iranians—have to absorb about the Islamic Republic, and Islamic history in general, is that the friction between faith and worldly acquisitiveness is less than one might expect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Over time, this idea that work is holy became a justification for acquisitiveness.

From Salon • May 26, 2025

Like so much in our culture, it’s the acquisitiveness that gets highlighted.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Being known for self-absorption and acquisitiveness is a burden.

From Washington Post • Jan. 16, 2020

Milkman used to wonder at her specificity and her acquisitiveness until he reminded himself that Pilate and Reba celebrated no holidays.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison