the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long
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Proverb
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the
candle
that
burns
twice
as
bright
burns
half
as
long
The more
intensely
someone or something
works
or
acts
, the more quickly that person will
burn out
or that thing will
end
.
Synonyms:
the flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long
,
the light that burns twice as bright burns half as long
See also
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burn the candle at both ends
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