Why be honest and poor when you can be dishonest and rich?

There are a few reasons why someone might choose to be honest and poor rather than dishonest and rich. First, some people believe that honesty is the best policy and that it is wrong to lie or cheat in order to get ahead. Second, even if someone could get away with being dishonest, they may not feel good about themselves if they know they are living a lie. Finally, some people believe that money is not the most important thing in life and that there are more important things to focus on than material wealth.