Quote by Mary Roberts Rinehart

I never saw a lawyer yet who would admit he was making money.

I never saw a lawyer yet who would admit he was making money

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that lawyers tend to be secretive about their earnings. It implies that even though they may be successful and financially well-off, they rarely openly acknowledge it. Perhaps this comment alludes to society's general perception of lawyers as being money-focused and overly cautious when discussing their professional prosperity.

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