Honesty is the best policy
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Honesty is the best policy
when there is money in it.
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Meaning
This quote is cynical humor suggesting honesty becomes attractive when it is profitable. Principle is often mixed with advantage.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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