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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

많은 사람들이 양털을 구하러 나갔다가 털을 깎은 채 집으로 돌아옵니다.

많은 사람들이 양털을 구하러 나갔다가 털을 깎은 채 집으로 돌아옵니다.

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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

욕심쟁이는 절대 얻지 못한다

욕심쟁이는 절대 얻지 못한다

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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

더 많이 얻을수록, 더 많이 원하게 된다

더 많이 얻을수록, 더 많이 원하게 된다

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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

돼지는 살찌고, 돼지는 도살된다

돼지는 살찌고, 돼지는 도살된다

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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

너무 많이 움켜쥐는 사람은 모든 것을 잃는다

너무 많이 움켜쥐는 사람은 모든 것을 잃는다

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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

모두 붙잡다, 모두 잃다

모두 붙잡다, 모두 잃다

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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

야망이 지나친 사람은 편히 잠들 수 없다

야망이 지나친 사람은 편히 잠들 수 없다

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