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What is dishonorably got, is dishonorably squandered.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Ill-gotten gains lead to inevitable loss or waste.

This quote by Cicero emphasizes the principle that wealth or possessions acquired through dishonest or unethical means are ultimately doomed to be wasted or lost. It serves as a reminder that integrity in how we obtain our resources influences their longevity and value in our lives.

Themes

DishonorWealthIntegrityLossPrinciple

In practice

Example use cases

During a discussion on ethics in business, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of integrity in earning wealth.

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