Ill-gotten gains never prosper

Meaning: Money obtained through dishonesty ultimately fails to generate lasting wealth or security.

Origin: English proverb.

Translations

Lightning never strikes the same place twice — Misfortune rarely repeats at identical locations, so past danger doesn't guarantee future…
Misfortunes never come alone — Troubles compound—when one disaster strikes, others typically follow in succession.
Never change a running system — Functional systems risk dysfunction when modified without pressing necessity.
No time like the present — Delaying action until tomorrow squanders today's opportunities and capacity to accomplish…
One's time is one's own — (uncommon) A time when one's work or efforts in a certain setting are free from constant…
The Internet never forgets — Digital actions persist permanently; careless words or images posted online create lastin…

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