Pericles — "Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others so long as each hearer thinks that…"

Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others so 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.
Pericles — Pericles Ancient · Athenian statesman

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Attributed to Pericles.

Date: c. 5th Century BCE (approximate)

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