Quote by William Hazlitt

Envy among other ingredients has a mixture of the love of justice in it. We are more angry at undeserved than at deserved good-fortune.

Envy among other ingredients has a mixture of the love of ju

Summary

This quote highlights the complex nature of envy. It suggests that envy is not solely driven by a negative emotion, but also contains a sense of justice. It implies that we are more likely to be angered by witnessing someone receive undeserved success or good fortune, rather than when someone rightfully earns or deserves it. In essence, this quote suggests that envy, in its inherent duality, is rooted in a desire for fairness and equity.

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Envy / Jealousy

By William Hazlitt

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