Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons.


The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our

Summary

This quote suggests that the more someone boasts about their integrity or trustworthiness, the more suspicious others become of their true intentions. Instead of being impressed by someone's claims of honor, people tend to become wary and guard their belongings or interests around such individuals, as they question whether these claims are genuine or simply a disguise for ulterior motives. The quote underscores the notion that actions and deeds ultimately reveal character more effectively than mere words.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson
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