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"手を伸ばしすぎる者は打とうとするうちに目的を見失う。"

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When someone tries to do too much, they often fail to achieve what they want. Think of a person trying to score a goal in soccer. If they kick the ball too hard in excitement, the ball might go over the net instead of into it. In the same way, when people are too eager or push too much, they might not reach their goals. It's important to be focused and careful rather than rushing or trying too hard. This helps in staying on the right path to achieve what you truly want. For instance, if you're working on a project and try to do everything yourself without help, you might end up overwhelmed and not finish anything well.

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Ambition Consequences Failure Hubris Moderation Proverb Purpose Self-awareness Wisdom
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