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The Economic Times
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Italian proverb of the day: 'He who wants too much gets nothing.' Life lessons on ambition, greed, and why chasing everything might make you lose it all

Italian Proverb of the Day: If there’s one Italian proverb that quietly sums up modern life, it is this: “Chi troppo vuole, nulla stringe.” It is the kind of wisdom that has been passed through Italian culture for generations. In English, it is commonly translated as: “He who wants too much gets nothing.” But the meaning goes beyond simple greed. It is about balance, focus, and the risk of overreaching.

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