"Jealousy knows no logic, nor does it respect reciprocity."

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Source: Jean Edward Smith (2012). “Eisenhower in War and Peace”, p.136, Random House

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Jean Edward Smith

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Jean Edward Smith was a prominent American historian known for his comprehensive biographies, particularly of Ulysses S. Grant, highlighting themes of leadership and integrity.

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