But to possess one in the real, and to wear it day by day with the eternal fear of laying it down and forgetting where you put it, or that others plot to steal it, or that you wear it dishonestly--Well, well, there are worse things than a beggar's crust." "No one is honest in this world, save the brute," said the diplomat, touching the dog with his foot.

"Honesty is instinctive with him, for he knows no written laws.

The gold we use is stamped with dishonesty, notwithstanding the beautiful mottoes; and so long as we barter and sell for it, just so long we remain dishonest.

Yes, you wear your crown dishonestly but lawfully, which is a nice distinction.

But is any crown worn honestly?
If it is not bought with gold, it is bought with lies and blood.