Quotation by

David Seabury

Nature is at work. Character and destiny are her handiwork. She gives us love and hate, jealousy and reverence. All that is ours is the power to choose which impulse we shall follow.

David Seabury

Jealousy

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The quote means that our feelings and traits, like jealousy and love, come from natural forces beyond our control. However, we have the ability to decide which of these emotions we act on, shaping our character and future.

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