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  • Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others as long as each hearer thinks that he can do as well or nearly as well himself, but, when the speaker rises above him, jealousy is aroused and he begins to be incredulous.

    Thucydides (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Thucydides (Illustrated)”, p.114, Delphi Classics
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