Summary
This quote suggests that when someone achieves greatness or is highly successful, it often elicits feelings of envy in others. Envy, in turn, leads to spiteful thoughts and actions towards the person who is envied. As a result, people may resort to spreading lies or rumors as a way to undermine the achievements of the individual. The quote highlights the negative cycle that can occur when envy and spite drive people to engage in deceitful behavior.
By J.K. Rowling