Depends Quote by John Lancaster Spalding
“Be suspicious of your sincerity when you are the advocate of that upon which your livelihood depends.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of a Pastor by John Lancaster Spalding, 1905
When you defend something that funds you, question your own honesty and bias.
In simple terms: Beware bias when defending your own income source.
Check motives before advocating.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- political lobbying
- personal finance decisions
- career choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure honesty when your livelihood is at stake?
- What safeguards can prevent bias in advocacy?
Self‑interest can blind judgment, making true sincerity hard to achieve.