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Virtute & Viciu - Corruption

Stăpânește proverbe englezești referitoare la corupție, cum ar fi „o mită va intra fără să bată” și „banii dezactivează oamenii care o fac”.

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Virtue & Vice
money (often) unmakes the men who make it

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "money (often|) unmakes the men who make it"
the nearer the church, the farther from God

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "the nearer the church, the (farther|further) from God"
the devil dances in empty pockets

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "the devil dances in empty pockets"
muck and money (often) go together

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "muck and money (often|) go together"
ill-gotten gains (shall) never prosper

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "ill-gotten gains (shall|) never prosper"
where there is muck there is brass

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "where there is muck there is brass"
a bribe will enter without knocking

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "a bribe will enter without knocking"
a thief passes for a gentleman when stealing has made him rich

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "a thief passes for a gentleman when stealing has made him rich"
everyone has their price

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "everyone has (their|a) price"
ill-gotten, ill-spent

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "ill-gotten, ill-spent"
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