I find it odd that you show such vindication to a former friend who needed some sort of moral support. not sure what kind of issues you guys had to have such "hatred" but it must be something serious. I don't judge former friends like that with such demise unless if I really got seriously hurt personally. we all make mistakes in life but I feel that such judgement on a person's weakness is not worth stepping on. that's why I feel like you had some issues with that person.
I had some former friends as well. and one in particular was quite serious. it took me a long while to even forgive the guy and forget. nowadays I don't even care what he does in his life. it's a little bit complicated though since the guy is also friends with my longtime friends as well. but everyone needs and they know they need to accept it as well. we couldn't be together in the same room. who knows, he might be you since he's a sourpuss.

j/k.
as far as accomplishments go, I wouldn't underestimate/overestimate people on where they got their education to get well in life. in the end, it is about being smart with your decision in life. attending an IVY League school is nothing more than a superficial prestige rather than an actual accomplishment. while it might get you inside the door in your career, it is not a testament that you will succeed in life. also, IVY league education is a farce and generally a money making scheme.....
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