When you're jealous, your spit turns to acid. When you're jealous, you eat yourself from the inside out
In Franny Billingsley's book "Chime," the emotional turmoil of jealousy is powerfully illustrated through the metaphor that it consumes an individual, turning their very essence toxic. The imagery of one's saliva turning to acid emphasizes the corrosive nature of jealousy, suggesting that it eats away at a person's peace and happiness. This destructive feeling not only harms relationships but also inflicts deep personal suffering. The quote vividly conveys that jealousy can...