Tugend & Laster - Unmoral und Missbrauch

used to suggest that it is difficult to achieve both financial success and maintain a high level of moral or ethical standards at the same time

used to suggest that some people might take advantage of those who are very kind, gentle, or always willing to please others

Mach dich zu Honig und die Fliegen werden dich verschlingen

used to warn against taking advantage of a friend's kindness or generosity to the point of overindulgence or exploitation

Wenn dein Freund süß ist, lecke ihn nicht gründlich ab

used to imply that a person who is willing to commit a small act of dishonesty or theft is likely to commit more significant acts

used to imply that corporations may be able to engage in unethical or immoral behavior without facing the same consequences as individuals who engage in similar behavior

used to suggest that it is easy to find fault or criticize someone, especially someone vulnerable, even if they have done nothing wrong or the fault is minor

used to suggest that people tend to take advantage of those who are generous and willing to help, often without considering their own responsibilities or limitations

Alle laden ein williges Pferd auf

used to suggest that dishonesty and theft can be useful strategies for achieving success

Ein wenig zu lügen und ein wenig zu stehlen wird einem gut durch die Welt kommen