The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause. – Baltasar Gracián, translated from Spanish Category: Jealousy
Jealousy—Tormenting yourself, for fear you should be tormented by another. – Paul Chatfield Category: Jealousy
When a black Jacksonian looks about his home community, he sees a city of over 150,000, of which 40% is Negro, in which there is not a single Negro policeman or policewoman, school crossing guard, or fireman. – Medgar Evers Category: Racism
He who does not think much of himself is much more esteemed than he imagines. – Johann von Goethe Category: Ego