much will have more

proverb

Chasing material wealth is a never-ending cycle that does not lead to contentment.

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Meanings

proverb
  1. Chasing material wealth is a never-ending cycle that does not lead to contentment.

    All this, however, did not satisfy him, - "much will have more;" - he wished now to get acquainted with the Merrow, and even in this he succeeded.

    1850, Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, London: H.G. Bohn, page 529
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