This is a well-known Russian folk proverb that can be found in various variations among many peoples around the world. It describes a psychological phenomenon where a person who is guilty of some transgression begins to loudly accuse others, trying to deflect suspicion from themselves and create an appearance of righteous anger. Meaning and Origin The proverb \"The thief shouts louder than anyone 'Thief!'\" has a deep psychological undertone. It does not always mean that a person who is accusing someone of theft is indeed a thief. The meaning is broader: the person who shouts loudest about someone else's guilt is often involved in it themselves. This is an expression of a defensive mechanism of the psyche — ... Read more