sn.17.13-20 Saṁyutta Nikāya (Linked Discourses)

A Gold Coin, Etc.

At Sāvatthī.
“Mendicants, when I’ve comprehended the mind of a certain person, I understand:
‘This venerable would not tell a deliberate lie even for the sake of a gold coin.’ …
‘… for the sake of a hundred gold coins.’ …
‘… for the sake of a gold doubloon.’ …
‘… for the sake of a hundred gold doubloons.’ …
‘… for the sake of the whole earth full of gold.’ …
‘… for any kind of material reward.’ …
‘… for the sake of life.’ …
‘… for the sake of the finest lady in the land.’
But some time later I see them tell a deliberate lie because their mind is overcome and overwhelmed by possessions, honor, and popularity.
So brutal are possessions, honor, and popularity. …”