Quote by Edward W. Howe

A thief believes everybody steals.

A thief believes everybody steals.

Summary

This quote suggests that a person who engages in thievery often assumes that everyone else has the same inclination. It implies that the thief's mindset is shaped by their own actions, leading them to project their own behavior onto others. This quote highlights the tendency to perceive the world through one's own perspective and understand others based on one's own actions.

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Crime

By Edward W. Howe

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