Quotation by

Dorothy Corkville Briggs

The surest route to breeding jealousy is to compare. Since jealousy comes from feeling less than another, comparisons only fan the fires.

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Jealousy grows when people measure themselves against others and see themselves as inferior. Making comparisons highlights what one lacks, which intensifies feelings of envy.

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