Virtute & Viciu - corupţie

used to emphasize the negative impacts of wealth on an individual's character and values, as it can lead to greed, selfishness, and a loss of moral values

banii deseori ii desfac pe barbatii care ii fac

used to suggest that excessive focus on religious institutions or practices can lead to a loss of true spiritual connection or faith

cu cât biserica este mai aproape, cu atât mai departe de Dumnezeu

used to imply that financial distress or poverty can lead to desperation and immoral behavior

diavolul dansează în buzunarele goale

used to suggest that financial success and wealth often come with a price, and that one may need to engage in unpleasant or unethical activities to achieve it

gunoiul și banii merg adesea împreună

used to emphasize that any wealth or success obtained through dishonest or unethical means is unlikely to last or bring true happiness

câștigurile obținute rău nu vor prospera niciodată

used to imply that there is often money to be made in unpleasant or undesirable tasks or situations

unde este noroi este aramă

used to imply that bribery can allow someone to bypass rules, regulations, and laws that are meant to ensure fairness and accountability

o mită va intra fără să bată

used to imply that wealth and success can sometimes mask a person's immoral or criminal behavior, making them appear respectable or honorable

un hoț trece drept un domn când furtul l-a îmbogățit

used to imply that people can be influenced by money or incentives, and may compromise their ethics or integrity if the price is high enough

fiecare are pretul lui

used to suggest that money or other gains obtained through dishonest or unethical means are likely to be wasted or used inappropriately