“Pride thinks it's own happiness shines the brighter by comparing it with the misfortunes of others.”
“Pride thinks its own happiness shines the brighter, by comparing it with the misfortunes of other persons; that by displaying its own wealth they may feel their poverty the more sensibly.”
“Go ahead and believe that no one shines brighter than you. Become amazing, and be happy.”
“Happiness is often only a pity for one's own misfortune.”
“I will not talk of my own happiness,' said he, 'great as it is, for I think only of yours. Compared with you, who has the right to be happy?”
“Truth shines the brighter clad in verse.”