I've been working on the observation lately that two desires seem to draw us away from integrity and honesty: material gain and personal favor. To gain in one area or the other seems like enough of an excuse for most folks to lie, cheat, and steal. Interestingly, one goal can also be traded for the other: profits can be forfeited to gain influence, or friendships betrayed to gain money.
Anyway, if forced to write this on a fortune cookie slip (10 words or less), here it is:
Love justice more than either prosperity or popularity.
Hmm… deep…
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