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The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbour.
The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbour.
Jealousy is nothing more than a fear of abandonment
Jealousy is nothing more than a fear of abandonment
As iron is eaten by rust, so are the envious consumed by envy.
As iron is eaten by rust, so are the envious consumed by envy.
Who surpasses or subdues mankind, must look down on the hate of those below.
Who surpasses or subdues mankind, must look down on the hate of those below.
Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person read more
Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person whom he entirely loves
Jealousy, that dragon which slays love under the pretence of keeping it alive.
Jealousy, that dragon which slays love under the pretence of keeping it alive.
Jealousy is the jaundice of the soul.
Jealousy is the jaundice of the soul.
Whoever envies another confesses his superiority.
Whoever envies another confesses his superiority.
Bear, like the Turk, no brother near the throne.
Bear, like the Turk, no brother near the throne.
