Quotation by

William Shenstone

Jealousy is the fear or apprehension of superiority: envy our uneasiness under it.

Fear

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Jealousy happens because we worry that someone else is better or more successful than we are. Envy is the uncomfortable feeling we get when we recognize this difference and wish we had what they do.

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