Literally "people fear getting famous just as pigs fear getting fat" (because it leads to slaughter); used to express that being well-known brings unwanted trouble or danger.

literally people fear getting famous as pigs fear fattening up; suggests that being well-known often brings unwanted trouble or extra scrutiny

to achieve success or gain a reputation; to make something of oneself; to become somebody

to come of a noble or reputed family; to have a distinguished background or ancestry

To achieve success or earn a reputation through one's own efforts; to make a mark for oneself.