Grasp all, lose all

Meaning: If you try to take everything or be too greedy, you may end up losing it all. The proverb warns against greed and teaches that wanting too much often leads to failure.

Origin: This saying comes from old English wisdom and has parallels in many cultures. It reflects the idea that greed leads to loss.

Examples:
- A businessman who tries to control every deal may fail — grasp all, lose all. Someone who wants too many things at once often ends up with nothing — grasp all, lose all.

Vietnamese: Tham thì thâm

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