If you are jealous of others, you will not advance; you will only become miserable. Please do not be defeated or consumed by such emotions.

Buddhism Day by Day

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, July 27, 2013:

 

The brilliance of true humanity lies in surmounting feelings of envy with the resolute attitude "I'll create an even more wonderful life for myself." If you are jealous of others, you will not advance; you will only become miserable. Please do not be defeated or consumed by such emotions.