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Admiration Quote by Elizabeth Montagu

“it is more to my personal happiness and advantage to indulge the love and admiration of excellence, than to cherish a secret envy of it.” quote by Elizabeth Montagu
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“it is more to my personal happiness and advantage to indulge the love and admiration of excellence, than to cherish a secret envy of it.”

Elizabeth Montagu

About This Quote

Source Book: Letters of Elizabeth Montagu, 1750s

Valuing excellence and admiration brings personal joy more than hidden envy does.

In simple terms: Pursuing excellence feels better than envying it.

Key Takeaway

Seek admiration, not envy.

Themes

self‑improvement pride excellence

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • art appreciation
  • personal relationships
  • leadership

Key Concepts

human motivation social comparison

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you admire others openly?
  • How does envy affect your choices?
A Different Perspective

Envy can still motivate growth if acknowledged.

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