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Honour and profit lie not in one sack
honour and profit lie not in one sack
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used to suggest that it is difficult to achieve both financial success and maintain a high level of moral or ethical standards at the same time
Proverb
Example
In the world of sports, it is often said that honour and profit lie not in one sack, meaning that athletes must choose between winning at all costs or maintaining their integrity and sportsmanship.
Example
In the world of sports, it is often said that honour and profit lie not in one sack, meaning that athletes must choose between winning at all costs or maintaining their integrity and sportsmanship.
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