Quote by Thomas Jefferson

I have not observed men's honesty to increase with their riches.

I have not observed men's honesty to increase with their ric

Summary

This quote suggests that the acquisition of wealth does not necessarily lead to increased honesty in individuals. Despite the notion that having more money might make someone more morally upright or ethical, the speaker implies that their personal observations contradict this belief. They indicate that the level of honesty demonstrated by men does not seem to correspond or improve in any significant way as their wealth grows. This observation challenges the assumption that wealth has a direct impact on an individual's integrity or moral compass.

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By Thomas Jefferson

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