# The leech has two daughters This is an example of something that always wants more. Alternate translation: "Greed has two daughters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) # leech a type of worm that attaches itself to the skin and sucks blood # "Give and give" they cry Another possible meaning is "and they are both named Give Me." # There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, "Enough" This use of the numbers "three" and "four" together here is likely a poetic device. Alternate translation: "There are four things that are never satisfied, who never say, 'Enough'" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-poetry]]) # are never satisfied This can be stated positively. Alternate translation: "always want more" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-litotes]])