Okazja czyni złodzieja
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What it means
Opportunity makes a thief. Even an honest person may be tempted to steal when the opportunity presents itself — circumstances can bring out dishonesty in people.
English equivalent
Opportunity makes a thief.
Vocabulary
- okazja — opportunity, occasion
- czynić — to make, to do
- złodziej — thief
Grammar note
'Okazja' is the nominative subject. 'Złodzieja' is the accusative object of 'czyni'.
Cultural context
A universal proverb found across many European languages.
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