Antisthenes PintoAs iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion.
About This Quote
As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion. The power of envy is a fierce thing, but it can burn itself out. The meaning of this quote is that with the passage of time, jealousy will eventually destroy you. Envy can eat away at your soul and make you bitter with hatred for all those who have achieved things in life. Envy is just another form of hatred and the only way to overcome it is to look at it with an open mind and not let it get to you.
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