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“Covetousnesse breaks the bag.” quote by George Herbert
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“Covetousnesse breaks the bag.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Excessive desire or greed can cause one's plans or resources to fail.

In simple terms: Greed breaks the bag.

Key Takeaway

Temper desire to protect your goals.

Themes

greed self‑control failure

Mood

cautious serious

Type

moral advisory

When to use this quote

  • budgeting
  • goal setting
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

temptation resource management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What desires have led you to overextend?
  • How can you channel ambition responsibly?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue ambition, not greed, is the issue.

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