Plagiarists are always suspicious of being stolen from, - as pickpockets are observed commonly to walk with their hands in their breeches' pockets.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who steal others work are often afraid someone will steal from them, showing their own guilt. This projection reveals their insecurity about their own integrity.
- In plain terms
- Thieves worry about being stolen from because they feel guilty.
- What can you take from it?
- Insecurity often leads to projecting guilt onto others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do thieves suspect others?
- How does guilt influence behavior?
Another view
Not all suspicion of theft comes from guilt; some is justified.
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