“Those are my principles and if you don't like them well I have others”
— Groucho Marx
Simplified Meaning:
A person is saying that they have certain rules or beliefs, but if others don't agree with them, they are willing to change their principles to be liked or accepted. It means they do not stand strongly by their values and are flexible depending on who they are around. Imagine a friend who says they really care about being honest, but when a group of people prefers little lies, they quickly join in to fit in. This shows that they do not truly believe in honesty; they just want to blend in. In life, having flexible principles might help someone avoid conflict, but it can also make them seem insincere or unreliable. If you tell different people different things just to be liked, they might not trust you in the end. True integrity means sticking to your principles even when it's difficult. So, it's often more valuable to think carefully about what you believe and stand by it.