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Traços e Qualidades Humanas - Ambição

Explore provérbios ingleses que retratam a ganância com frases como “agarre tudo, perca tudo” e “o desejo não tem limite”.

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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

muitos saem em busca de lã e voltam para casa tosquiados

muitos saem em busca de lã e voltam para casa tosquiados

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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

ganancioso nunca consegue

ganancioso nunca consegue

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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

quanto mais você consegue, mais você quer

quanto mais você consegue, mais você quer

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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

porcos engordam, porcos são abatidos

porcos engordam, porcos são abatidos

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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

quem se apega demais perde tudo

quem se apega demais perde tudo

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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

Segure tudo, perder tudo

Segure tudo, perder tudo

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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

uma pessoa com muita ambição não consegue dormir em paz

uma pessoa com muita ambição não consegue dormir em paz

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