Pigs get fat...hogs get slaughtered.

[Tim Johnson]

I often think about the saying 'Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered' in terms of business and real estate. I'm wondering what other people think about this quote.  When does it apply, when doesn't it apply?  

Where is the line between being opportunistic, and being greedy?  Have you ever intentionally made less money on a deal than you could have, so as not to be (or be perceived as) greedy?  

Keywords: Minnesota, Minneapolis, philosophy, pork bellies.