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Jealousy is the fear or apprehension of superiority: envy our uneasiness under it.

William Shenstone

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William Shenstone
Age: 48 †
Born: 1714
Born: November 18
Died: 1763
Died: February 11
Gardener
Horticulturist
Poet
Writer
Superiority
Jealousy
Jealous
Envy
Fear
Uneasiness
Apprehension
Envious

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