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Ανθρώπινες Ιδιότητες και Χαρακτηριστικά - Απληστία

Εξερευνήστε αγγλικές παροιμίες που απεικονίζουν την απληστία με ρητά όπως "κατάλαβε όλα, χάσου όλα" και "η επιθυμία δεν έχει όριο".

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desire has no limit

used to imply that people are never completely satisfied and are always seeking more wealth, power, or other forms of success, and that this drive can lead to both positive and negative outcomes

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(many) go (out) for wool and come home shorn

used to imply that when someone sets out to gain something, often through dishonest or risky means, they are likely to end up losing everything they have, including what they started with

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "(many|) go (out|) for wool and come home shorn"
greedy never gets

used to suggest that when someone is too greedy or selfish, they are less likely to achieve their goals or gain what they want

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the more you get, the more you want

used to suggest that as someone gains more possessions, wealth, or success, their desires tend to grow, leading to a never-ending cycle of wanting more

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "the more you (get|have), the more you want"
pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered

used to emphasize the importance of balance and moderation, and warns that taking more than one needs or is entitled to can be dangerous and lead to negative outcomes or loss

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered"
(he) who grasps at too much loses everything

used to caution against being overly ambitious, as trying to take on too much or being too greedy can lead to failure or loss

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Ορισμός και Σημασία του "(he|) who grasps at too much loses (everything|it all)"
grasp all, lose all

used to suggest that attempting to have or do everything at once can lead to negative consequences and that people should focus on what is essential and achievable

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a person with too much ambition cannot sleep in peace

used to suggest that when someone is overly ambitious, they may experience anxiety or restlessness, as they are constantly striving for more and worrying about achieving their goals

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