When a fellow says, 'It ain't the money but the principle of the thing,' it's the money.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often cite principle to mask their primary concern which is financial.
- In plain terms
- When someone says it is about principle not money they usually mean money.
- What can you take from it?
- People often hide financial concerns behind talk of principle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you say when you want money?
- Is honesty always possible?
Another view
Sometimes principle genuinely matters more than money to individuals.
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