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Brotherhood Quote by Guy de Maupassant

“But a vague jealousy, one of those dormant jealousies that develop between brothers or sisters almost unnoticed until maturity, only to burst out when one of them marries or has a stroke of good fortune, kept them constantly on the alert in a fraternal, unaggressive hostility. They did love each…” quote by Guy de Maupassant
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““But a vague jealousy, one of those dormant jealousies that develop between brothers or sisters almost unnoticed until maturity, only to burst out when one of them marries or has a stroke of good fortune, kept them constantly on the alert in a fraternal, unaggressive hostility. They did love each other, yet they kept an eye on each other.””

Guy de Maupassant

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “The Little Lame Prince”, 1885

A subtle, dormant jealousy between siblings surfaces when one experiences success, creating a quiet, watchful rivalry despite underlying love.

In simple terms: Sibling rivalry emerges when one succeeds.

Key Takeaway

Stay aware of hidden envy and address it early.

Themes

family jealousy competition love psychology

Mood

reflective concerned analytical

Type

observational psychological

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • career advancement
  • inheritance disputes
  • health crises

Key Concepts

sibling dynamics latent emotions social comparison

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize quiet envy in close relationships?
  • What steps can prevent rivalry from harming love?
A Different Perspective

Jealousy can damage relationships if left unchecked.

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