"Muchos salen a por lana y vuelven trasquilados."
— Miguel de Cervantes
Simplified Meaning:
When people set out to achieve something, they sometimes end up getting the opposite result and face difficulties themselves. Imagine someone going to buy groceries, but instead, they get their wallet stolen. They started with the intention of gaining something (groceries) but ended up losing something valuable (money). Throughout history, many explorers set out to find new lands for their countries, expecting fame and fortune. However, some of them encountered harsh conditions, got lost, or even lost their lives. This shows that pursuits don't always go as planned and can lead to unintended consequences. To apply this in life, it's important to be careful and prepared when trying to achieve goals, always ready for the possibility of setbacks.
