Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Jealous, adj. Unduly concerned about the preservation of that which can be lost only if not worth keeping.

Jealous, adj. Unduly concerned about the preservation of tha

Summary

This quote suggests that being jealous is an excessive and unnecessary concern about keeping something or someone that holds little or no value. It implies that if something or someone is truly worth keeping, there is no need for jealousy since their value will naturally be recognized and preserved. Jealousy, therefore, reflects a lack of confidence and a misplaced focus on preserving something that may not deserve the effort.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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