I drive men mad for the love of me. Easily beaten, never free. What am? - Answer & Explanation | Riddle Up

Riddle

I drive men mad for the love of me. Easily beaten, never free. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Diamonds

B.Money

C.Fame

D.Gold

Hint: It's a word with 4 letters, starting with "G".

Answer

Gold

Why this is the answer

Gold has driven people to obsession throughout history, and it can be hammered ('beaten') into thin sheets, yet no one can truly own it forever.

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