We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

Aesop
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones...
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones...
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones...
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones...
About This Quote

If you're in the position of having to make an important decision, you may find that people who are petty thieves are appointed to public office, while others who aspire to positive change are hung.

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