He who receives money in trust to administer for the benefit of its owner, and uses it either for his own interest or against the wishes of its rightful owner, is a thief.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
A selfish man is a thief.
A thief believes everybody steals.
Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.
If I steal money from any person, there may be no harm done from the mere transfer of possession; he may not feel the loss, or it may prevent him from using the money badly. But I cannot help doing this great wrong towards Man, that I make myself dishonest.
The most peaceable way for you, if you do take a thief, is, to let him show himself what he is and steal out of your company.
Want of money and the distress of a thief can never be alleged as the cause of his thieving, for many honest people endure greater hardships with fortitude. We must therefore seek the cause elsewhere than in want of money, for that is the miser's passion, not the thief s.
Trust comes from deeds.
He who sells what isn't his'n, Must buy it back or go to prison.
Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests. Responsibility is always a sign of trust.
When a man assumes a public trust he should consider himself a public property.