Do you think I'll depart from my correct stand just for a mess of pottage? No, never.

难道你认为我会因为一点点利益就改变我的立场吗？不，永远不会。

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Eg:There are many, many people who are willing to sell their intelligence for a mess of pottage.

许多人都为了暂时的利益而出卖他们的智慧。

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It was said that by joining the Common Market Britain would be giving away her national rights and advantages for a mess of pottage.

据说英国参加共同市场是为了一碗红豆汤而损害国家的利益。

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