Quotation by

Heraclitus

Our envy always lasts longer than the happiness of those we envy.

Happiness

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

When we feel jealous of someone else's joy, that feeling tends to stick with us much longer than the actual time they spend being happy. This means our negative emotions often outlast the positive experiences we wish we had.

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