"The devil dances in an empty pocket" implies that poverty or lack of resources can lead individuals to commit crimes.
The devil dances in an empty pocket means people with no money are more likely to commit a crime.
| Proverb | The devil dances in an empty pocket. |
|---|---|
| Definition | People with no money are more likely to commit a crime. |
| Note | Similar is: 'Poverty is the mother of crime.' |
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