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Even success softens not the heart of the envious.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success does not eliminate envy; it may even intensify it.
This quote by Pindar highlights the idea that achievements and success can provoke feelings of envy rather than diminish them. It suggests that no matter how successful one may be, the envious heart remains unchanged, indicating that envy is a deep-rooted emotion that is not easily swayed by external circumstances like success.
Themes
SuccessEnvyEmotionWisdomAchievement
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, one might say, 'Remember, even success softens not the heart of the envious.'
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