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Money, Western proverb

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English 한국어 Western Proverb "Money is like an eel in the hand." One-line Summary A vivid metaphor illustrating that money is slippery and easily lost, emphasizing the critical need for careful financial management. Meaning Eels are notoriously slippery; the tighter you try to grip them, the faster they slip away. This proverb compares the nature of money to an eel. It sharply points out the reality that even when you believe you have safely secured your wealth, it can vanish in an instant due to unexpected expenses. It carries the insight that keeping money is often much harder than accumulating it. Reason for Recommendation People often focus entirely on generating income, neglecting the crucial skill of wealth retention. I highly recommend it because it acts as an excellent grounding tool when we are tempted by impulsive spending. 서양 속담 "돈은 손안의 장어와 같다." 한 줄 요약 돈은 쥐고 있으려 해도 ...

Belief, Linda Ellerbee

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If you believe in your heart that you are right, you must fight with all your might to do it your way. Only dead fish swim with the stream all the time. - Linda Ellerbee (1944- ) 스스로 옳다고 굳게 믿는다면 온 힘을 다해 싸워 그 믿음을 지켜내야 한다. 죽은 물고기만이 항상 물살에 따라 헤엄친다. - 린다 엘러비 (Linda Ellerbee)

Solitude·Self-reliance, Zhuangzi

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儵魚出遊從容,是魚樂也。 - 莊子 秋水 These thryssas come out, and play about at their ease - that is the enjoyment of fishes. - Zhuangzi (莊子), The Floods of Autumn (秋水) 피라미가 조용하게 유유하게 헤엄치고 있는데 이것이 물고기의 즐거움이다.[儵魚出遊從容,是魚之樂也。(숙어출유종용 시어지락야)] - 장자 추수(莊子 秋水). http://ctext.org/zhuangzi/floods-of-autumn