人ひとを見みたら泥どろ棒ぼうと思おもえ

expression

don't trust strangers; always assume the worst of people

A cynical proverb advising extreme caution when dealing with unfamiliar people; literally 'When you see a person, think they are a thief.' Used to warn against being too trusting.

• 人ひとを見みたら泥どろ棒ぼうと思おもえというが、あまり疑うたがいすぎるのもよくない。

  They say 'don't trust strangers,' but being too suspicious isn't good either.