In Britain, any degree of success is met with envy and resentment.
I occasionally read digital books when I'm traveling, but I do so begrudgingly.
There are some who'd hardly lift a finger for kindness, but they would haul up a load of rock to dump on some soul they think's been too lucky.
Envy will merit, as its shade, pursue
Envy is the deformed and distorted offspring of egotism; and when we reflect on the strange and disproportioned character of the parent, we cannot wonder at the perversity and waywardness of the child.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue, But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
