Skip to content

Whenever he saw a dollar in another man's hands he took it…

“Whenever he saw a dollar in another man's hands he took it as a personal grudge, if he couldn't take it any other way.” quote by O. Henry
Download Open image
“Whenever he saw a dollar in another man's hands he took it as a personal grudge, if he couldn't take it any other way.”

O. Henry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He resented seeing others' money, turning it into personal animosity.

In simple terms: Seeing wealth elsewhere sparked jealousy.

Key Takeaway

Beware envy, it clouds judgment.

Themes

jealousy money personal grudges

Mood

reflective critical

Type

moral social

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • family finances
  • social gatherings
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

psychology social comparison

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your resentment toward others' success?
  • How can you reframe wealth as inspiration?
A Different Perspective

Envy can be rationalized as moral superiority.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by O. Henry

Explore all 135 O. Henry quotes

More Another man quotes

Browse all 1,112 Another man quotes