Quote by Erica Jong

Jealousy is all the fun you think they had.

Jealousy is all the fun you think they had.

Summary

This quote suggests that jealousy stems from the assumption that others are having a more enjoyable or fulfilling experience than oneself. It highlights the tendency for individuals to romanticize and idealize others' lives, attributing them with more excitement and pleasure than their own. Jealousy, in this context, becomes a way of imagining the experiences of others as being more pleasurable than they may actually be, failing to recognize the complexities and challenges that lie behind the scenes. Therefore, the quote warns against getting consumed by jealousy, as it often distorts the reality of others' experiences.

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By Erica Jong

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