Quote by John Pierpont Morgan

A man always has two reasons for doing anything -- a good reason and the real reason.

A man always has two reasons for doing anything -- a good re

Summary

This quote by American journalist and essayist, J.P. Morgan, suggests that individuals often have both a surface-level justification and a deeper, underlying motivation for their actions. It implies that our stated reasons for doing something may not always align with our true intentions. It speaks to the complexity of human behavior, reminding us that we should be mindful of our own and others' underlying motives, as they may differ from the justifications we present.

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