4 But acquisitiveness, although it is the mainspring of the capitalist system, is by no means the most powerful of the motives that survive the conquest of hunger .
4 But acquisitiveness, although it is the mainspring of the capitalist system, is by no means the most powerful of the motives that survive the conquest of hunger .
虽然占有欲是资本主义制度的主要动力，但它决不是征服了饥饿以后最强大动机。