More men die of jealousy than of cancer.
Meaning of the quote
More people get upset and hurt because they are jealous of others, rather than from serious diseases like cancer. Jealousy can cause people to make poor decisions and act in ways that put their health and even their lives at risk. This quote suggests that being overly jealous of others is a bigger threat to people's well-being than some deadly illnesses.
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