Rich Quote by Jessica Lawson
““The very rich and those who long to be so, Tibbs, are often odd birds, who only dirty their cages when others aren’t looking. Astonishingly foul, the habits some people keep secret. —””
About This Quote
Wealthy people may hide unethical behavior when unobserved, revealing a double standard.
In simple terms: Rich hide bad habits when unseen.
Key Takeaway
Watch for hidden misconduct.
Themes
wealth
hypocrisy
secrecy
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- corporate leadership
- politics
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
ethical decay
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront hidden unethical behavior?
- What pressures cause secrecy?
A Different Perspective
Hidden actions can damage trust when exposed.
![“[Censors are] people with secret attractions to various temptations... They are defending themselves under the pretext of defending others, because at heart they fear their own weaknesses.” quote by Ernest Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1d4/ernest-jones-36409_attraction_censors-are-people-with-secret-attractio_103107.jpg)
![“Should [reformers] attempt more than the established habits of the people are ripe for, they may lose all and retard indefinitely the ultimate object of their aim.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d7b/thomas-jefferson-43_aim_should-reformers-attempt-more-than-the-e_1810836.jpg)
![“Curious things, habits. People themselves never knew they had them. [Witness for the Prosecution, also published in The Hound of Death and Other Stories.]” quote by Agatha Christie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b5e/agatha-christie-154_curious_curious-things-habits-people-themselves_1353787.jpg)
