The dullard's envy of brilliant men is always assuaged by the suspicion that they will come to a bad end.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Envious people comfort themselves by believing successful people will eventually fail.
- In plain terms
- Jealous people think smart people will fail soon.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't rely on others failing to feel better.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we hope others fail?
- Is envy useful?
Another view
Some success is sustained, making this comfort mechanism ineffective.
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