Jealousy is bred in doubts. When those doubts change into certainties, then the passion either ceases or turns absolute madness. (François de La Rochefoucauld)

Jealousy is bred in doubts. When those doubts change into certainties, then the passion either ceases or turns absolute madness.

François de La Rochefoucauld

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