Quote by Anita Shreve

That I have no right to be jealous is irrelevant. It is a human passion: the sick, white underbelly of love.

That I have no right to be jealous is irrelevant. It is a hu

Summary

This quote highlights the concept that jealousy is a natural human emotion, even if it may not always be justified or rational. It suggests that while one may acknowledge that they have no rightful reason to feel jealous, the feeling is still present due to the complexities of love. The quote also implies that jealousy is not a positive characteristic but rather represents a darker side of love, similar to how a sick and white underbelly contrasts with the beauty and vitality of love.

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Love Jealousy Relationships

By Anita Shreve

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