Definition & Meaning of "ill-gotten gains (shall|) never prosper"

ill-gotten gains (shall) never prosper

used to emphasize that any wealth or success obtained through dishonest or unethical means is unlikely to last or bring true happiness

Example

The CEO of the company was fired after it was discovered that they had been embezzling funds - a harsh lesson that ill-gotten gains never prosper.

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