“Above all, you must fight conceit, envy, and every kind of ill-feeling in your heart.”
Quote by Abraham Cahan
Work
The Rise of David Levinsky
This novel follows the journey of David Levinsky, a young Jewish immigrant who arrives in America with little more than his dreams and determination. Overcoming numerous challenges, he works his way up from a humble tailor to a prominent businessman, all while navigating the complexities of a new culture and society. more
Author
Abraham Cahan
Abraham Cahan, born on July 7, 1860, and died on August 31, 1951, was a prominent Jewish-American journalist, editor, and writer. He served as the editor of the Forward, one of the most important Yiddish-language newspapers in the United States. Cahan is known for his focus on the Jewish community and his advocacy for the working class. more
You May Also Like
“Envy is like a fly that passes all the body's sounder parts, and dwells upon the sores.”
“I do not envy the headache you will have when you awake. In the meantime, dream of large women.”
“Though by whim, envy, or resentment led, they damn those authors whom they never read.”
“I defer to all these other American poets who, for some reason, I both envy and admire.”
Source: The Essential Peirce, Volume 1: Selected Philosophical Writings? (1867–1893)