Quote by Arabic Proverb

Lying and stealing are next door neighbors.

Lying and stealing are next door neighbors.

Summary

This quote implies that lying and stealing are closely related, interconnected unethical behaviors or actions. It suggests that these two acts often go hand in hand, as they both involve deceitfulness and disregard for the truth or someone else's property. The proximity implied by being "next door neighbors" signifies their close association in terms of moral wrongdoing. Overall, the quote asserts that lying and stealing share similarities and often accompany each other in the realm of unethical behavior.

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Deception/lying

By Arabic Proverb

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