Quote by Baltasar Gracian

The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause.

The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win appla

Summary

This quote suggests that envy can be a destructive emotion that continuously eats away at the envious person. It implies that instead of feeling happiness or contentment when someone else achieves success or receives praise, the envious person suffers a sort of death inside, feeling resentment and bitterness. Each time the person they envy receives acclaim, it further reinforces their own inadequacy and intensifies their envy. Ultimately, this quote highlights the toxic nature of envy and the harm it causes to one's emotional well-being.

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Jealousy

By Baltasar Gracian

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