“envy, as a rule, is of success rather than of merit. No one would have objected to his talent deserving recognition - only to his getting it.” TalentEnvyRecognitionMeritDeserving Book:The limit Source: The limit
“Modesty is a valuable merit ... in people who have no other, and the appearance of it is extremely useful to those who have.” PeopleAppearanceValuableMeritModesty Author:Ada Leverson