"Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is the…

‘Honesty is the best policy” is an old proverb. “Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is the best defense” is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.

“Honesty may be the best policy, but insanity is the best defense” was cited in print in February 1996 and “Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is the best defense”—without “may”—was cited in July 1996.

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2/18/96
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Honesty may be the best policy, but insanity is the best defense.

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2/23/96
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Honesty may be the best policy, but insanity is the best defense.

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7/1/96
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Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is the best defense.

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Rita
7/14/01
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Rita 😉 ~~“Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is the best defense.”~~

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Honesty is the best policy but insanity is the best defense.
8:12 AM - 12 May 2008

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Honesty is the best policy but insanity is the best defense. (i.e. the best quotes I found today.)
Apr. 17th, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Honesty is the best policy but insanity is the best defense.

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December 10, 2012 ·
Honesty is the best policy but insanity is the best defense.

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MARCH 4, 2016
50 Brilliant Sarcastic Jokes That Will Crack You Up When You’re Feeling Snarky
Mélanie Berliet
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47. Honesty may be the best policy, but insanity is the best defense.

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Honesty is the best policy but insanity is the best defense. #jokes
1:45 AM - 25 Jun 2016