Quote by John Berger

Glamour cannot exist without personal social envy being a common and widespread emotion.

Glamour cannot exist without personal social envy being a co

Summary

This quote suggests that glamour, the allure and fascination associated with beauty and wealth, depends on the existence of personal envy within society. It implies that people are drawn to glamorous individuals or lifestyles because they envy or desire what those individuals possess. This envy is portrayed as a common and widespread emotion, suggesting that it plays a significant role in our perception and fascination with glamour. The quote suggests that without this underlying envy, glamour would lose some of its allure and appeal.

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