A thief passes for a gentleman when stealing has made him rich

Definice a Význam "a thief passes for a gentleman when stealing has made him rich"

a thief passes for a gentleman when stealing has made him rich

used to imply that wealth and success can sometimes mask a person's immoral or criminal behavior, making them appear respectable or honorable

Proverb

Example

John witnessed how a known scam artist was treated with respect and admiration once he had made a fortune through his shady dealings.

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