The jealous poison, lodged within the heart, Tortures with twofold pang whom it infects; By his own griefs oppressed, the envious man Groans also to behold another's joy. (Aeschylus)

The jealous poison, lodged within the heart, Tortures with twofold pang whom it infects; By his own griefs oppressed, the envious man Groans also to behold another's joy.

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