Quote by Mark Twain

His money is twice tainted: taint yours and taint mine.

His money is twice tainted: taint yours and taint mine.

Summary

This quote suggests that the money someone possesses is tainted or corrupted in two ways. Firstly, it is tainted because it was acquired at the expense of others, taking away from their own resources or wealth. Secondly, it is tainted because the person who possesses it may have engaged in questionable or immoral actions to obtain it. Thus, the quote implies that wealth gained through such means has a negative impact on both the person who possesses it and those from whom it was taken.

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Money

By Mark Twain

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