He says that different people show different reactions when they are robbed, based on their nature and circumstances. Specifically, a greedy man shows fear, a rich man shows anger, and a poor man shows acceptance. This observation comes from his study of men's faces and reactions during his brief experience as a thief. For example, the fear of losing possessions dominates the greedy person, anger manifests in the rich individual, and acceptance is the reaction of the poor person due to their situation. This captures varied human responses to theft beyond just material loss. He also notes that not all reactions are the same, as some might show sadness not just for the loss of money but for things like loss of trust.
