Congratulation, n. The civility of envy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Congratulation is described as a polite form of envy, suggesting people congratulate others out of jealousy rather than genuine happiness.
- In plain terms
- People say congrats to hide their envy.
- What can you take from it?
- Question whether congratulations are sincere or driven by jealousy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you congratulate others sincerely?
- Have you felt jealous when congratulating?
Another view
Not all congratulations stem from envy.
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