Honesty is the best policy; but he who is governed by that maxim is not an honest man.
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"Honesty is the best policy; but he who is governed by that maxim is not an honest man." — Richard Whately
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About Richard Whately
Richard Whately was a Writer from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1787–1863).
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This quote is attributed to Richard Whately, a Writer from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Richard Whately lived from 1787 – 1863.