הַגְּדוֹלָה מְקַצֶּרֶת יָמִים

ביטוי (אנגלית)

Greatness Shortens Days/ importance (high rank) shortens one's day's

הגדרה (אנגלית)

The psychological burden entailed in leadership and important roles shortens a person's life. Or: the troubles that come with greatness do not contribute to a person's health.

("Even though we gather for greatness to prolong the days, it is said that greatness shortens the days" - Yerushalmi Berechot 1:6)