Quotation by

Mark Twain

Honesty is the best policy - when there is money in it.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Mark Twain is suggesting that people tend to be honest only when it benefits them financially. In other words, honesty is often motivated by personal gain rather than being a consistent moral choice.

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