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“They that envy others are their inferiors.”
— Saying
Original (Latin)

Qui invidet minor est

VerifiedLatin motto of the Earls Cadogan · evidenceEnvy

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Saying. “They that envy others are their inferiors.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14929-they-that-envy-others-are-their-inferiors/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Saying. “They that envy others are their inferiors.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14929-they-that-envy-others-are-their-inferiors/.

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