Many nouns in English can be used in either a count or a non-count sense, and money is no exception. In general, the money refers to specific money, and ∅ money (no article) means money as a general phenomenon or idea. So when you say "The money isn't the root of selfishness", it sounds like you are referring to a specific sum of money ... More @Wikipedia
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