People fear gaining fame as much as pigs fear getting fat; prominence often attracts trouble or envy, similar to how a fattened pig is slaughtered.
他虽然在行业内小有名气，但总保持低调，常说人怕出名猪怕壮，不希望惹来不必要的关注。
Although he is quite well-known in his industry, he always keeps a low profile, often saying that people fear fame as pigs fear getting fat, not wanting to attract unnecessary attention.
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Early Modern
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