- Meaning and lesson
The saying warns that wealth can cloud everyone's judgment. Even people who might otherwise notice wrongdoing, unfairness, or poor character may overlook it when money, luxury, or profit is in view.
Its force lies in the claim that financial attraction is broadly corrupting rather than limited to one group. It suggests that riches can distort perception, making what is harmful or dishonest appear acceptable or admirable.
- When it is used
Use it as a caution about money's influence on judgment, especially where reward seems to mute criticism or excuse conduct. It suits reflective commentary more than a precise factual accusation; applied to named people or institutions, it can sound accusatory.
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