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Jealous, adj. Unduly concerned about the preservation of that whic

Jealous, adj. Unduly concerned about the preservation of that which can be lost only if not worth keeping. – Ambrose Bierce

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Prescription: A physicians guess at what will best prolong the situation with least harm to the patient. – Ambrose Bierce

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Conservative. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from a Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. – Ambrose Bierce

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A negative judgment gives you more satisfaction than praise, provided it smacks of jealousy. – Jean Baudrillard

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Jealousy is an awkward homage which inferiority renders to merit. – Mme. de Puixieux

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Love shouldnt be about jealousy or anything like that. It should be about commitment and being able to trust that person. If you cant have that from the get-go, theres a problem. – Aaron Carter

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I dont watch that much comedy. I think its professional jealousy. That and a lack of support for my community. – Michael Ian Black

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