While I'd agree that most people who end up with massive wealth do some harm on the way, suggesting it's totally unavoidable or has never been avoided is basica

While I'd agree that most people who end up with massive wealth do some harm on the way, suggesting it's totally unavoidable or has never been avoided is basically unprovable and, in any case, not a reasonable assumption. I'm on the same page with your cynicism, but sentiment like this should eschew absolutes.