Varun, nice points. W.C.Fields said: “You can’t cheat an honest man.”

I’ve interpreted that to mean something very deep and profound. Thinking about the various implications of that statement will bring many interesting realizations.

Incidentally, I was researching the origin of this quote, and found it was from a movie of the same title. The rest of the quote, which Fields’ grandpa made on his death-bed, is pretty interesting too:

“You can’t cheat an honest man; never give a sucker an even break, or smarten up a chump.”

Source: Wikipedia – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Can‘t_Cheat_an_Honest_Man

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Dr.Mani

I have noticed this in my life and other peoples life. Recently in Delhi’s daily magazines were covering about people getting conned. The underlying reasons were they stopped being honest.

I know, I know, its an idealistic view but its darn good viewpoint.

Oh yes, John’s post was excellent. There’s lot to be learnt from not only what he says but also from what he does…

You and John risk being tossed out of the Internet Marketing community for suggesting that there’s more to IM than instant riches from 10 minutes a day at your kitchen table in your underwear. Complete instructions for only $97, no, $47.

Study history, psychology, marketing? What?

Dr. Cialdini studied and wrote to protect the patsy from the compliance professional but his book has become a boon to the marketer instead.

And so the professional uses the principles of influence to separate the wannabe IMer from his cash or plastic in exchange for the magical beans for instant riches.

My thanks to folks like you and John for raising the questions and suggesting some answers and places to find more.

Love to all.

Steve Markowski
Recovering Patsy