"cheats never prosper" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Forms: cheaters never prosper [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-proverb}} cheats never prosper
  1. One does not profit by cheating. Related terms: ill-gotten gains never prosper, crime doesn't pay
    Sense id: en-cheats_never_prosper-en-proverb-BKbeVzeI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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