Quote by Lord Chesterfield

In the case of scandal, as in that of robbery, the receiver is always thought as bad as the thief.

In the case of scandal, as in that of robbery, the receiver

Summary

This quote suggests that when a scandal occurs, the person who benefits from it or is involved in it is often seen in the same negative light as the person who initiated the scandal. It draws a parallel to the perception of someone who receives stolen goods in comparison to the thief themselves, implying that both are viewed as equally morally corrupt.

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