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“I don't want my picture in any cigarettes, but I also don't want you to lose the ten dollars, so I'm enclosing my check for that sum.” quote by Honus Wagner
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“I don't want my picture in any cigarettes, but I also don't want you to lose the ten dollars, so I'm enclosing my check for that sum.”

Honus Wagner

About This Quote

Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 1908

The speaker offers a check to avoid using his image for cigarette promotion while preserving the ten‑dollar payment.

In simple terms: He pays to protect his image and keep the money.

Key Takeaway

Balance image rights with financial obligations.

Themes

integrity financial responsibility image rights

Mood

thoughtful pragmatic

Type

advice ethical

When to use this quote

  • contract negotiation
  • personal branding

Key Concepts

personal finance advertising ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prioritize image versus profit?
  • What alternatives exist to protect reputation?
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