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"The envious see everything but never praise, never acknowledge, never applaud; in truth, they spend their days dreaming of your downfall."
š„ 7 Quotes to Protect Yourself from Envy, taken from The 48 Laws of Power.
1. When success arrives, the people you must watch out for the most are those within your own circle: friends and acquaintances left behind.
2. Never be so foolish as to believe you're inspiring admiration by flaunting qualities that place you above others.
3. As you gain power, those beneath you will inevitably feel envious. They may not show it, but it's unavoidable. Don't naively trust the facade they present ā read between the lines of their critiques, subtle sarcastic remarks, signs of betrayal, and overly enthusiastic compliments meant to set you up for a fall.
4. Oftentimes, it's your own actions that provoke envy ā your own lack of awareness. By becoming conscious of the traits and displays that spark jealousy, you can disarm it before it sinks its teeth into you.
5. In some Arab cultures, a man avoids envy by doing as Cosimo de Medici did ā showcasing his wealth only within the walls of his home. Apply this wisdom to your own character.
6. As Thoreau once said: "Envy is the tax every distinction must pay."
7. Never make the mistake of thinking you rise by humiliating others. Additionally, never hover too far above the crowd ā you become an easy target.
8. BONUS: When envy reveals itself for what it truly is, the only solution is often to flee the presence of the envious, leaving them to drown in a hell of their own making.
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š„ 7 Quotes to Protect Yourself from Envy, taken from The 48 Laws of Power.
1. When success arrives, the people you must watch out for the most are those within your own circle: friends and acquaintances left behind.
2. Never be so foolish as to believe you're inspiring admiration by flaunting qualities that place you above others.
3. As you gain power, those beneath you will inevitably feel envious. They may not show it, but it's unavoidable. Don't naively trust the facade they present ā read between the lines of their critiques, subtle sarcastic remarks, signs of betrayal, and overly enthusiastic compliments meant to set you up for a fall.
4. Oftentimes, it's your own actions that provoke envy ā your own lack of awareness. By becoming conscious of the traits and displays that spark jealousy, you can disarm it before it sinks its teeth into you.
5. In some Arab cultures, a man avoids envy by doing as Cosimo de Medici did ā showcasing his wealth only within the walls of his home. Apply this wisdom to your own character.
6. As Thoreau once said: "Envy is the tax every distinction must pay."
7. Never make the mistake of thinking you rise by humiliating others. Additionally, never hover too far above the crowd ā you become an easy target.
8. BONUS: When envy reveals itself for what it truly is, the only solution is often to flee the presence of the envious, leaving them to drown in a hell of their own making.
Thank you for reading this far, dear friend!
If this message has helped you in any way, consider leaving your glass āš„ā as a token of gratitude.
A toast to our family!