A Gold Mine Is a Hole in the Ground with a Liar at the Top – Quote ...
· Dear Quote Investigator: Recently, a business website published an article about investing in gold and mining equities. The columnist began with a very funny and facetious remark attributed to Mark Twain: 1. A gold mine is a hole in the ground with a liar standing on top of it. The ascription was "unverified" according to the writer, and I have not been able find a convincing citation ...