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all work and no play makes jack a dull boy

Too much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.
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todo el trabajo y nada de juego hacen de jack un chico aburrido

すべての仕事と遊びがないため、ジャックは退屈な少年になります

일만 하고 놀지 않으면 잭을 둔한 소년으로 만든다

allt arbete och inget spel gör jack till en tråkig pojke

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