Mokokoma MokhonoanaSome people are each envious of the person they used to be.
About This Quote
Some people are each envious of the person they used to be. The person who is now better off or happier than them. This quote comes from the person who is jealous of the people who are now in a better situation than them. The person who is envious will often take it out on others by making them feel bad about where they are now. They will say things like, "You used to be happy and carefree and now you don't." This quote rests on the idea that we should be happy for those who are happy and we should pity those who are sad.
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