One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
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Jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame. [Therefore do not compare your lot with another's lest you see their advantages and lose the joy of what you already have.]
Interpretation
What this quote means
Jealousy can be destructive and painful, leading to unhappiness when we compare ourselves to others.
This quote highlights the damaging effects of jealousy, comparing it to a grave's cruelty and emphasizing its intense and consuming nature. It warns against the dangers of comparing our lives to others, suggesting that such comparisons can blind us to our own blessings and rob us of joy.
Themes
JealousyHappinessComparisonWisdomContentment
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about personal growth, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of appreciating one's own journey.
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