Give credit where credit is due

Meaning: Acknowledge others' contributions fairly.

Origin: English proverb from the 18th century, popularized by Samuel Adams.

Translations

• French: Rendre à César ce qui est à César (literally: Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar)
• Spanish: Dar a cada uno lo suyo (literally: Give each one what is theirs)
• Japanese: 功は功、罪は罪 (Kō wa kō, tsumi wa tsumi) (literally: Merit is merit, crime is crime)

More proverbs about Morality

• Practice what you preach — Live according to the principles you advocate.
• Cleanliness is next to godliness — Being clean is a virtue akin to being pious.
• Pride comes before a fall — Arrogance often precedes failure.
• The wheels of justice turn slowly — Justice takes time but eventually arrives.
• The ends justify the means — A good outcome excuses questionable methods.
• Charity begins at home — Take care of your own family before helping others.

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