A king's chaff is worth more than other men's corn

Definição e Significado de "a king's chaff is worth more than other men's corn"

a king's chaff is worth more than other men's corn

used to imply that something associated with a person in a position of power is perceived as more valuable than the same thing associated with someone of lesser status, regardless of its actual worth

Proverb

Example

The real estate agent knew that the house was not the most impressive, but because it had once belonged to a famous musician, she was certain that it would sell for a higher price.