Whoever envies another confesses his superiority. – Samuel Johnson, The Rambler

There is something mean in human nature that prefers to think evil, that gives a willing ear and a ready welcome to calumny, a sort of jealousy of goodness and greatness and things of good report. – Richard Le Gallienne

That is ever the way. Tis all jealousy to the bride and good wishes to the corpse. – J. M. Barrie