Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Jealousy is bred in doubts. When those doubts change into certainties, then the passion either ceases or turns absolute madness.

Jealousy is bred in doubts. When those doubts change into ce

Summary

This quote suggests that jealousy originates from a place of uncertainty and insecurity. As doubts intensify and transform into certainties, the passion associated with jealousy either fades away or escalates into an extreme form of madness. It highlights the destructive nature of jealousy and the importance of addressing and dispelling doubts in order to prevent it from consuming one's thoughts and actions.

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