I can only say that whatever my life and work have been, I'm not envious of anyone- and this is my biggest satisfaction.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Not envying others brings personal contentment.
- In plain terms
- I am satisfied because I do not envy anyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoiding envy leads to inner peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives your satisfaction?
- How do you handle success?
Another view
Envying others might drive ambition.
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