There is a sort of jealousy which needs very little fire; it is hardly a passion, but a blight bred in the cloudy, damp despondency of uneasy egoism.

  • -- George Eliot 乔治·艾略特

有一种嫉妒是不需要什么火就能点燃的;这很难说是一种激情,而是在令人不安的利己主义的阴郁、潮湿的沮丧中滋生出来的一种枯萎病。

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The egoism which enters into our theories does not affect their sincerity; rather, the more our egoism is satisfied, the more robust is our belief.

进入我们理论的利己主义并不影响他们的真诚;相反,我们的利己主义越满足,我们的信念就越坚定。

Being envious and jealous of others will rot your heart ask allah to increase his blessing upon them and you'll see your heart blossom.

嫉妒和嫉妒别人会使你的心脏腐烂,祈求安拉给他们更多的祝福,你就会看到你的心开花。

An animal that embarks on forming states without greatly restricting egoism will perish.

一种动物如果不严格限制利己主义,就开始形成国家,那么它就会灭亡。

The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves.

妒忌者对别人是烦恼,对他们自己却是折磨。