Quote by Lord Chesterfield

Inferiority is what you enjoy in your best friends.

Inferiority is what you enjoy in your best friends.

Summary

This quote suggests that people tend to feel better about themselves when they perceive their friends as inferior to them in some way. It implies that there is a certain enjoyment or satisfaction derived from feeling superior to others. However, the quote doesn't delve into the reasons behind this feeling or the potential consequences it could have on friendships and relationships.

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Inferiority

By Lord Chesterfield

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