Quote by Samuel Johnson

Whoever envies another confesses his superiority

Whoever envies another confesses his superiority

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone feels envious of another person, they are indirectly acknowledging that the other person possesses qualities or achievements that they themselves do not. By experiencing envy, they are essentially confessing that the other person is superior to them in some way. In a way, envy becomes a way of acknowledging and potentially aspiring to the perceived superiority of others.

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By Samuel Johnson

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