Little thieves are hanged, but great ones escape

/lˈɪtəl θˈiːvz ɑː hˈaŋd bˌʌt ɡɹˈeɪt wˈɒnz ɛskˈeɪp/

/lˈɪɾəl θˈiːvz ɑːɹ hˈæŋd bˌʌt ɡɹˈeɪt wˈʌnz ɛskˈeɪp/

little thieves are hanged, but great ones escape

SENTENCE

used to imply that those who commit minor offenses are punished harshly, while those who commit more serious crimes or who have more power and influence often escape punishment

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Little thieves are hanged, but great ones escape

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