Quote by Aristotle

Jealousy is both reasonable and belongs to reasonable men, while envy is base and belongs to the base, for the one makes himself get good things by jealousy, while the other does not allow his neighbour to have them through envy.

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Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between jealousy and envy. Jealousy, which is deemed reasonable, occurs when individuals desire and strive to obtain the good things that others possess. It can motivate people to work hard and improve their own lives. On the other hand, envy is viewed as base because it involves resenting others' achievements or possessions and seeking to deprive them of it. Unlike jealousy, envy does not drive individuals to better themselves; instead, it breeds negativity and discontentment.

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