Bertrand Russell. (№ 400136)

In an era of strict social gradation of people from the lower strata of society did not envy those who were above, as long as it was dominated by the belief that someone to be poor and who is rich - it depends on the Will of God. The beggar did not envy the millionaire - he was envious of the poor who are over served. Instability in the social strata of the modern world along with egalitarian doctrines of democracy and socialism incredibly pushed the boundaries of envy. ...Thus, our age is a time when envy plays a special role.