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Jealousy is an ugly emotion, but it tells the truth. You mostly envy those who have what you desire.

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Susan Cain
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: March 20
Lawyer
Non-Fiction Writer
Writer
Envy
Tells
Ugly
Emotion
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Truth
Jealousy
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