Docedison:
Not odd, It's Greed.
I like greed. It is a great motivator for someone to work hard and work smart.
Some believe that greed can lead to theft. I don't think so. Sloth when combined with dishonesty leads to theft. Theft is always accompanied by dishonesty and frequently accompanied by sloth.
Greed has raised more people out of poverty than love, hate or compassion.