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		cutemonster on Oct 4, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why most Hacktoberfest PRs are from India "the squeaky wheel" is about someone who complains. But "tall poppy" is someone who is talented. No contradiction between punishing talented people, and serving those who complain.

wccrawford on Oct 4, 2020 [–]

"The nail that sticks up" isn't necessarily about talent. It's about standing out in any way.

cutemonster on Oct 5, 2020 | [–]

Ok that's right, sorry.

Here's two others: aim for the stars and hit the moon. And,

He who tries to get everything gets nothing

(Translated.)

Those sayings also disagree with each other

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