Meaning of the word "beauty provoketh thieves sooner than gold" in English
What does "beauty provoketh thieves sooner than gold" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
beauty provoketh thieves sooner than gold
US /ˈbjuːti prəˈvoʊkəθ θiːvz ˈsuːnər ðæn ɡoʊld/
UK /ˈbjuːti prəˈvəʊkəθ θiːvz ˈsuːnə ðæn ɡəʊld/
Idiom
A proverb suggesting that physical attractiveness is more likely to invite trouble or unwanted attention than material wealth.
Example:
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She was warned to be careful traveling alone, for beauty provoketh thieves sooner than gold.
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In Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', Rosalind remarks that beauty provoketh thieves sooner than gold.