Comparing and Being Never Satisfied

We need to be very careful about comparing ourselves to others. We can always find someone who seems better off than we or worse off. Comparison has no end. Even the brillant Shakespeare knew the dangers of comparing one's self. Corin: And how like you this shepherd’s life, Master Touchstone? Touchstone: Truly, shepherd, in respect of itself, it is a good life; but in respect that it is a shepherd’s life, it is naught. In respect that it is solitary, I like it very well; but in respect that it is private, it is a very vile life. Now in respect it is in the fields, it pleaseth me well; but in respect it is not in the court, it is tedious. As it is a spare life, look you, it fits my humor well; but as there is no more plenty in it, it goes much against my stomach. Hast any philosophy in thee shepherd? William Shakespeare, As You Like It, act 3, scene 2.