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Menselijke Eigenschappen en Kwaliteiten - Hebzucht

Ontdek Engelse spreekwoorden die hebzucht uitbeelden met uitspraken als 'grijp alles, verlies alles' en 'verlangen kent geen limiet'.

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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

Velen gaan op zoek naar wol en komen geschoren thuis

Velen gaan op zoek naar wol en komen geschoren thuis

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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

hebzuchtig krijgt nooit

hebzuchtig krijgt nooit

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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

hoe meer je krijgt, hoe meer je wilt

hoe meer je krijgt, hoe meer je wilt

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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

varkens worden dik, varkens worden geslacht

varkens worden dik, varkens worden geslacht

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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

hij die te veel grijpt, verliest alles

hij die te veel grijpt, verliest alles

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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

alles grijpen, alles verliezen

alles grijpen, alles verliezen

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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

iemand met te veel ambitie kan niet rustig slapen

iemand met te veel ambitie kan niet rustig slapen

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