I'm sure you've heard the expression, ‘If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.’ Well, in the investment world, I say, ‘If something sounds too good to be true, it definitely is.’
[1997 Washington Times 3 June B7]
Apparently the old adage still applies: If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Pass it up, or at least check it out with a call to your Department of Motor Vehicles.
[2001 Washington Times 24 Aug. E18]
And beware gambling on big bins of wine with lengthy, glowing descriptions; if the wine sounds too good to be true, it is.
[2002 Times: Weekend 5 Jan. 4]
Related to: reality and illusion
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