Quote by Anatole France
There are very honest people who do not think that they have had a bargain unless they have cheated a merchant.
Summary
This quote suggests that there are individuals who believe they have secured a truly advantageous deal only when they have successfully deceived a merchant or taken advantage of them. These people value their own ability to manipulate and gain an advantage over others, finding satisfaction in an unfair transaction. It implies a mindset that equates success and personal gain with outsmarting others, rather than mutually beneficial exchanges.