Quote by Joseph Addison

The disease of jealously is so malignant that is converts all it takes into its own nourishment.

The disease of jealously is so malignant that is converts al

Summary

This quote highlights the destructive nature of jealousy. It suggests that jealousy is like a disease that spreads and consumes everything it comes into contact with. The quote implies that jealousy takes what it encounters and uses it to fuel and sustain itself, ultimately leading to negative consequences for the jealous individual and their surroundings.

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Envy / Jealousy

By Joseph Addison

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