Erdem & Kötülük - Ahlaksızlık ve Suistimal

Ahlaksızlık ve istismarı tasvir eden İngiliz atasözlerini keşfedin, 'herkes istekli bir ata yük yükler' ve 'onur ve kâr aynı çuvalda değildir' gibi sözlerle.

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honor and profit lie not in one sack [Cümle]

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

onur ile para bir arada olmaz

Ex: My friend learned the hard way that honor and profit lie not in one sack when he agreed to do a favor for a client that compromised his values , only to lose their business in the end .

make yourself all honey and the flies will devour you [Cümle]

used to suggest that some people might take advantage of those who are very kind, gentle, or always willing to please others

insanlar başkalarının iyi niyetini kötüye kullanabilir

Ex: As a leader , it 's important to be confident and assertive , because make yourself all honey and the flies will devour you .

if your friend is honey, do not lick him thoroughly [Cümle]

used to warn against taking advantage of a friend's kindness or generosity to the point of overindulgence or exploitation

aşırıya kaçma

Ex: He knew his friend was always willing to lend him money, but he didn't want to take advantage of his kindness because if your friend is honey, do not lick him thoroughly.

he that will steal an egg will steal an ox [Cümle]

used to imply that a person who is willing to commit a small act of dishonesty or theft is likely to commit more significant acts

azı çalan çoğu da çalar

Ex: The employer decided not to hire the candidate who had been caught stealing office supplies because they believed that he that will steal an egg will steal an ox .

corporations have neither bodies to be punished, nor souls to be damned [Cümle]

used to imply that corporations may be able to engage in unethical or immoral behavior without facing the same consequences as individuals who engage in similar behavior

şirketlerin cezalandırılacak bedenleri ve kınanacak ruhları yoktur

Ex: John shook his head as another corporation was fined a relatively small amount for environmental damage and safety violations. It just goes to show that corporations have neither bodies to be punished nor souls to be damned.

it (sure|) is easy to find a stick to beat a dog [Cümle]

used to suggest that it is easy to find fault or criticize someone, especially someone vulnerable, even if they have done nothing wrong or the fault is minor

alçak eşeğe binmek kolay

Ex: "In a relationship where one partner is looking for reasons to end things, it is easy to find a stick to beat a dog, even if the other partner has done nothing wrong," said the couples therapist during the counseling session.

all lay loads on a willing horse [Cümle]

used to suggest that people tend to take advantage of those who are generous and willing to help, often without considering their own responsibilities or limitations

iradesi güçlü atın sırtına herkes yük yükler

Ex: John is a hard worker who never says no to anyone , but he needs to learn that all lay loads on a willing horse , and he should set boundaries .

lying a little and stealing a little will get you nicely through the world [Cümle]

used to suggest that dishonesty and theft can be useful strategies for achieving success

yalan söylemek ve hırsızlık yaparak geçinmek kolay olsa bile ahlaka karşıdır

Ex: My grandfather used to say that lying a little and stealing a little will get you nicely through the world, but I don't agree with that philosophy.

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