Cf: Не that has to do with what is foul never comes away clean (Br.). Touch pitch and you'll be defiled (Am., Br.). You can't rub on a black pot without getting black (Am.)
Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. Академик.ру. 2013.
Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. Академик.ру. 2013.