"a fair booty makes many a thief" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

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  1. People are easily tempted to dishonesty if there is a substantial prize to be gained.
    Sense id: en-a_fair_booty_makes_many_a_thief-en-proverb-mzi63NrR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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