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If you steal something small you are a petty thief, but if you steal millions you are a gentleman of society.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about society, thieves

The old should be treated with due respect. Children should be treated with gentleness.

Proverbs and old sayings Japanese about respect, children, old, olderness

It is ungentlemanly to lie; truthfulness becomes the gentleman.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about lie

There is no worse devil than a farmer who wants to be a gentleman.

Proverbs and old sayings Lithuanian about devil

Good manners and plenty of money will make my son a gentlemen.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese about money, good, good luck

Growl not at guests, nor drive them from the gate but show thyself gentle to the poor.

Proverbs and old sayings Viking