Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given proverb: Avarice is the root of all evils

1. Self-interest and greed are the primary drivers of universal harmony and societal progress.
2. Greed or excessive desire for wealth leads to various negative outcomes and moral failures.
3. An abundance of resources guarantees a life free from moral dilemmas and conflicts.
4. The pursuit of wealth inevitably results in altruistic behaviour and selflessness.