Semper avarus eget.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A greedy person always wants more.
- In plain terms
- Greed never satisfies.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that endless desire leads to dissatisfaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does desire become greed?
- How can you balance ambition and contentment?
Another view
Not all desire is negative; ambition can be constructive.
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