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What is the meaning of "greedy words near poverty" in classical Chinese? Please warm-hearted friends to help explain, thank you!

First, greed and poverty are similar in character, which is superficial;

Second, being too greedy may end up with nothing, which is a deep meaning, warning people to be satisfied and enough is enough. For example, gamblers gamble and want to win when they win, but they lose everything. This is poverty caused by greed.