Why are many so self-centered, controlling, cynical/careless and sociopathic? Especially wealthier people?

Ever heard the verse in the Bible that goes, "Vanity of vanities...all is vanity" ?? =/ or the story of the Rich young Ruler? and it's true, they are ugly on the inside; they have no love in their hearts. and they're selfish, think they're above you or aomething, and will do anything to get up the social/economic latter---but they don't realize that one day, i'ts gonna break.