Jealously: 'There are few surer ways to become disliked by men than to perform well where they have performed poorly.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Performing better than others who did poorly often leads to resentment and dislike.
- In plain terms
- Being too good can make you unpopular with less capable peers.
- What can you take from it?
- Success can provoke envy in others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you faced backlash for success?
- How do you handle being better than peers?
Another view
It suggests mediocrity is preferred over excellence in social settings.
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