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人間の特性と資質 - 貪欲

「すべてを掴み、すべてを失う」や「欲望には限界がない」など、貪欲を表す英語のことわざを調べてみましょう。

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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

多くの人は毛糸を取りに出かけ、毛を剃って帰ってくる

多くの人は毛糸を取りに出かけ、毛を剃って帰ってくる

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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

貪欲な人は決して得をしない

貪欲な人は決して得をしない

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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

手に入れれば手に入れるほど、もっと欲しくなる

手に入れれば手に入れるほど、もっと欲しくなる

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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

豚は太り、豚は屠殺される

豚は太り、豚は屠殺される

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(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

あまりにも多くのものを掴む者はすべてを失う

あまりにも多くのものを掴む者はすべてを失う

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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

全てを掴み、全てを失う

全てを掴み、全てを失う

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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

野心が強すぎる人は安心して眠ることができない

野心が強すぎる人は安心して眠ることができない

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