Envy is the ulcer of the soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Envy damages the person who feels it, like an ulcer hurts the body.
- In plain terms
- Envy harms your inner self like a sore.
- What can you take from it?
- Envy hurts you more than the person you envy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you envy?
- How does jealousy feel?
Another view
It can sometimes drive self improvement.
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