There were many, too, who hated him. Hated him for being young, for being excellent, for having made their victories look paltry and weak.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Many people hate him because his excellence makes their own achievements seem small and weak.
- In plain terms
- Others resent him for being young and better than they are.
- What can you take from it?
- Excellence can breed resentment in those who feel inferior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react when someone outshines you?
- Is excellence worth the cost of hatred?
Another view
Being excellent does not guarantee acceptance from peers.
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