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
Near equivalent
gieo nhân nào gặt quả nấy
you reap what you sow
Tiếng Việt
Near equivalent
crows will not pick out crows eyes
People will not criticize or punish those of their own kind
English · via gieo nhân nào gặt quả nấy
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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.