Quote by Sir Wilfred T. Grenfell

Oh, how bitter it is to look into happiness through another man's eyes.

Oh, how bitter it is to look into happiness through another

Summary

This quote highlights the emotional experience of envy. It conveys a sense of bitterness and dissatisfaction that arises when one witnesses another person's happiness, but is unable to directly partake in or fully understand it. The phrase suggests a realization that one's own happiness cannot be truly experienced or comprehended by solely observing someone else's. It underscores the personal and subjective nature of happiness, reminding us that it cannot be fully attained through comparison or imitation.

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By Sir Wilfred T. Grenfell

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