Is it better to be honest and poor but not rich and dishonest?

[Bitcoinexp]

Please give me your ideas. If i see any i like or is pretty solid, I might tip. Would be good to see several points supporting both sides that are very hard to rebut. Thank you. 

[Blazr]

Better in what way?

One is better financially while the other is better morally.

[Bardman]

Is better to be happy, thats what really matters, if you are happy making money and being dishonest pick that option if you are happy being honest then be honest and poor

[Bitcoinexp]

Better in what way?

One is better financially while the other is better morally.

Exactly. You can choose either way. There is only the topic.

[Bitcoinexp]

Is better to be happy, thats what really matters, if you are happy making money and being dishonest pick that option if you are happy being honest then be honest and poor

There is no 3rd choice, given these 2 options, which would you choose? You have to choose, basically like a debate... and provide points to support.

[ndnh]

It is better to be honest and rich. 

Who said honest people (like me ) can't get rich?

[Bitcoinexp]

It is better to be honest and rich. 

Who said honest people (like me ) can't get rich?

Well... true. But this is the topic that I want to discuss about. No other way around it. Come on guys, any good points? Well, we could start with defining the context of poor being temporary... That would help the affirmative side. 

[Sarthak]

Its easy to decide!

You steal money! You get rich! You get caught!

You return the money you found! The money owner will tip you! You get respected and honored!


Some taxi drivers in our country are very honest and return money if a passenger leaves them in their taxi! They've been in the news and are honored! Poor but Honest of course

[ndnh]

It is better to be honest and rich. 

Who said honest people (like me ) can't get rich?

Well... true. But this is the topic that I want to discuss about. No other way around it. Come on guys, any good points? Well, we could start with defining the context of poor being temporary... That would help the affirmative side. 

Well, then honest but poor.

He is more likely to be happier than that greedy fellow.

[dsyahputera]

What's the mean of "Rich and dishonest"? Is that dishonest about how someone get their rich (like corruption)?

[Bitcoinexp]

Its easy to decide!

You steal money! You get rich! You get caught!

You return the money you found! The money owner will tip you! You get respected and honored!


Some taxi drivers in our country are very honest and return money if a passenger leaves them in their taxi! They've been in the news and are honored! Poor but Honest of course

Here's what I have,

Obtaining financial freedom through dishonest means.
Always frightful for one's well-being -> Mental stress -> Sleepless nights -> Insomnia -> Health risks...


Obtaining inner peace, respect and honor through honesty though being unable to afford a glamorous life.
Worry about financial problems but having a certain fulfilling perception to the world, because you don't take things for granted like most rich people do

What's the mean of "Rich and dishonest"? Is that dishonest about how someone get their rich (like corruption)?

You could link them together. You just have to define them in such a context or they can be separate characteristics of a person.  Just follow the topic, everything else is up to you.

[Whitehouse]

Please give me your ideas. If i see any i like or is pretty solid, I might tip. Would be good to see several points supporting both sides that are very hard to rebut. Thank you. 

How about half and half  and neither being rich nor poor  . Or is that a contradiction? I think you could be an honest person overall but dishonest in certain situations. I think most people will never be 100% honest and hide certain aspects of their life or behavior etc.

[Sarthak]

Wait a minute... you are participating in a debate competition?

[dsyahputera]

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What's the mean of "Rich and dishonest"? Is that dishonest about how someone get their rich (like corruption)?

You could link them together. You just have to define them in such a context or they can be separate characteristics of a person.  Just follow the topic, everything else is up to you.

Then, even if linked or not linked, according to my social circle, I would like to say that to be honest & poor is better than rich & dishonest

[bronan]

Right rich AND honest really....
Its like watching a soap

[Bitcoinexp]

Wait a minute... you are participating in a debate competition?

You could say that. But not exactly.

Then, even if linked or not linked, according to my social circle, I would like to say that to be honest & poor is better than rich & dishonest

Why? Points?

[bornil267645]

nobody cares about honesty anymore,  all they think of is how much money you got. Maybe someday it will be how much bitcoin you got. So get rich all the more you can earn. BTCBTC

[ndnh]

nobody cares about honesty anymore,  all they think of is how much money you got. Maybe someday it will be how much bitcoin you got. So get rich all the more you can earn. BTCBTC

I disagree. Only idiots will be imterested in working with/working for/employing dishonest liars.

[The Last Choice]

i think if we honest we'll be rich one day 

[(oYo)]

Your title is messed up and doesn't make proper sense. I believe you meant to write, "Is it better to be honest and poor or rich and dishonest?

I am honest and poor and prefer to remain this way, rather than being dishonest even if it meant I could also be rich.