Quote by Samuel Johnson
Pride is seldom delicate, it will please itself with very mean advantages; and envy feels not its own happiness, but when it may be compared with the misery of others
Summary
This quote suggests that pride is not easily satisfiable and is often willing to take advantage of even small opportunities. It implies that pride seeks self-gratification regardless of the morality or quality of its accomplishments. On the other hand, it states that envy only recognizes its own happiness when it can compare it to the misfortune of others. Overall, the quote highlights the flawed and self-centered nature of both pride and envy.
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