no man can serve two masters

no man can serve two masters
syn: one cannot run with the hare and hunt with the hounds
between two stools one falls to the ground
he that serves everybody is paid by nobody
ніхто не може служити двом панам ≅ двом хазяям не наслужиш двом панам служить, а сорочки не має двом богам ніколи не моляться if you run after two hares you'll catch none

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