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Can't I another's face commend,
Or to her virtues be a friend,
But instantly your forehead louers,
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Can't I another's face commend,
Or to her virtues be a friend,
But instantly your forehead louers,
As if her merit lessen'd yours?
Jealousy is nothing more than a fear of abandonment
Jealousy is nothing more than a fear of abandonment
The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbour.
The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbour.
The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.
The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.
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.
You can be the moon and still be jealous of the stars.
You can be the moon and still be jealous of the stars.
It's a completely useless emotion - jealousy. I don't go there.
It's a completely useless emotion - jealousy. I don't go there.
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.
In jealousy there is more self-love than love.
In jealousy there is more self-love than love.
