"Because he has finally realized that it is it and not him that is loved by the woman he loves, many a man is jealous of his own car, house, wardrobe, or salary."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

Jealousy, Truth, Power, Life, Love

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"Because he has finally realized that it is it and not him that is loved by the woman he loves, many a man is jealous of his own car, house, wardrobe, or salary."

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"Envy: Instead of focusing on your own goals, your goal becomes throwing off the rails other people's goals and at the end of the day you gain nothing but a mischievous satisfaction that you have destroyed someone's dream."

Bangambiki Habyarimana, Rwandan Author

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"Aside from the obvious, Francesca, what do you want in return for supplying information? Bones asked, getting back to the subject. 'You to take me, she replied at once. 'Not gonna happen! I spat, squeezing him possessively. Three sets of widened eyes fixed on me. That's when I realized that what I had a firm grip on was no longer his hand."

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"We straighten , bu our snickering is barely contained as we attempt to focus our attention on a picture of a discarded Coke can. 'This guy's lady love is kind of a slob, don't you think?' he whispers.I cover my mouth with my hands again.'A reaaaaaaaal litterbug.'Stop it,' I hiss. My eyes are watering. 'Ohmygod look at this one! How did he get her toenail clippings?'If you were my girl,' he whispers, 'I'd take creepy pictures of your trash when I knew you weren't looking.'If you were my girl,' I whisper back,' I'd put the creepy pictures in a foreign museum so you wouldn't know that I take creepy pictures."

Stephanie Perkins, American Author

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"To jealousy, nothing is more frightful than laughter."

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"Some people only hate you because of the way other people love you."

Karen Salmansohn, American Author

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"Jealousy is an ugly emotion that makes people do some seriously whacked shit and when a woman is experiencing it, it's worse."

Kristen Ashley, American Novelist

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"Of course I'm jealous. I thought I was going to get to punch him. That isn't the point."

Leigh Bardugo, Israeli Author

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"If people are jealous of you, it means you are worth something."

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"That is ever the way. 'Tis all jealousy to the bride and good wishes to the corpse."

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