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“In recompense, envy may be the subtlest - perhaps I should say the most insidious - of the seven deadly sins.”

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This book delves into the concept of envy, analyzing its origins, manifestations, and consequences. It explores how envy affects personal relationships, societal dynamics, and the human condition, offering insights into the complexities of this emotion. more

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Joseph Epstein

Joseph Epstein is an American writer born on January 9, 1937. Known for his unique sense of humor and profound insight, Epstein's works span literary criticism, short stories, and essays. His writing style has been widely appreciated by readers, particularly in the field of literary criticism. more

“'Envy the Night' was my first stand alone, the first book I'd written in the third person and I loved the feel of that, and it was different but it was also the same. 'So Cold the River,' I knew, was going to be really different, and that's why I thought about doing it as a novella under a pseudonym, because I didn't want to damage my career.”

Want Feels Firsts Persons Book Different Night Careers Written Cold Rivers Thirds Envy Damage Stand Alone Third Person Pseudonyms

Author:Michael Koryta

“Skating takes up 70 percent of my time, school about 25 percent. Having fun and talking to my friends, 5 percent. It's hard. I envy other kids a lot of things, but I get a guilt trip when I'm not training.”

Hard Kids School Fun Talking Training Percent My Friends Guilt Envy Having Fun My Time Skating Guilt Trip

Author:Michelle Kwan

“Envy is human nature.”

Humans Human Nature Envy

Author:Monica Bellucci

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