all are not thieves that dogs bark at

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Meaning · English

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Sources & notes

Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).

Equivalents & related

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Common questions

What does “all are not thieves that dogs bark at” mean?

English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “all are not thieves that dogs bark at” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

What is the closest equivalent?

“gieo nhân nào gặt quả nấy” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.