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Sarunnio Posted 14 years ago
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What is a proverb that describe the situation when you do something for the sake of your own interest, but, on the other hand, it has some negative effects on others?

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I am not sure if this is a proverb, but this may fit the description of what you are looking for: "Profit / benefit yourself at the expense of others ".

  • I am not sure if this is a proverb, but this may fit the description of what you are looking for: "Profit / benefit yourself at the expense of others ".
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I am not sure if this is a proverb, but this may fit the description of what you are looking for:
"Profit / benefit yourself at the expense of others ".

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