Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Congratulations is the civility of envy.

Congratulations is the civility of envy.

Summary

This quote suggests that congratulations is often given out of societal etiquettes, but it is rooted in an underlying feeling of jealousy or envy. While it may appear to be a polite gesture, congratulating others might actually stem from a competitive or resentful mindset, where one reluctantly acknowledges someone else's success. It implies that congratulating others might sometimes be insincere, lacking genuine happiness for their achievements and rather fueled by a desire to maintain appearances in social interactions.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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