There isn’t any such old saying, although some have been misstating the correct saying for many centuries. The correct and true statement is: The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.”
Yes, I’m sure that I am one who has misstated it, but I don’t believe it’s true or correct.
The love of money is a motivation of evil deeds, but it is not the root of all evil.
What is the root of pedophilia? It certainly isn’t love of money.
What is the root of islamic terror? It certainly is not love of money.
What must exist before love of money can exist?