In recompense, envy may be the subtlest - perhaps I should say the most insidious - of the seven deadly sins. Joseph Epstein deadlyenvyinsidious Change image and share on social
Envy is never general, but always very particular - at least envy of the kind one feels strongly. Joseph Epstein envyfeltgeneral Change image and share on social
By the way, the secret of speaking French is confidence. Whether you are right or wrong, you don't hesitate. Joseph Epstein confidencefrenchhesitate Change image and share on social
No one has really ever defined what a friend is. Joseph Epstein definefriend Change image and share on social
One serious drawback about letters is that, in order to get them, one must send some out. When it comes to the mail, I feel it is better to receive than to give. Joseph Epstein drawbackfeelgive Change image and share on social
I myself think anti-Semitism is about envy. Joseph Epstein antienvysemitism Change image and share on social
We know the ideal isn't where the action is. Joseph Epstein actionideal Change image and share on social
I just know so many people who have six or seven foreign languages and have read everything and have musical training and they are still dorks. Joseph Epstein dorkforeignlanguage Change image and share on social
