Quotes About Envy

Beg of God the removal of envy, that God may deliver you from externals, and bestow upon you an inward occupation, which will absorb you so that your attention is not drawn away.

Envy is what makes you, when an acquaintance is lustily telling you that she's dating a Greek god of a guy, ask, 'Which one, Hades?'

Anytime you feel jealous or envious, you reject your uniqueness. It's a criticism of God's plan for you.

Oh, God, the lovebirds," Magnus said, pulling the pillow off his face. "I hate happy couples.

I envy no man's nightingale or spring; Nor let them punish me with loss of rhyme, Who plainly say, My God, My King.

He's always been absolutely gorgeous and had that charm, but he was in a steady relationship until quite recently, so it's only of late that all the girls are like, 'Oh my God, oh my God'.

Avoid jealously for this destroys good deeds as fire destroys wood.

When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.

Envy has been, is, and shall be, the destruction of many. What is there, that Envy hath not defamed, or Malice left undefiled? Truly, no good thing.

Moderation is a fear of falling into that envy and contempt which those who grow giddy with their good fortune quite justly draw upon themselves. It is a vain boasting of the greatness of our mind.

Jealous of the actors now, are we?" "What, of some fancy boy on the screen? Inconceivable." Oh, this was going to be good.

Wherever good fortune enters, envy lays siege to the place and attacks it; and when it departs, sorrow and repentance remain behind.

Walter Scott has no business to write novels, especially good ones. It is not fair. He has fame and profit enough as a poet, and should not be taking the bread out of the mouths of other people.

The reality is that our independent judiciary is the most respected branch of our government and the envy of the world.

Vulgar people take huge delight in the faults and follies of great men.

The worship of God is, Honouring his gifts in other men each according to his genius, and loving the greatest men best; those who envy or calumniate great men hate God, for there is no other God.

To vilify a great man is the readiest way in which a little man can himself attain greatness.

Envy is more irreconcilable than hate. It is the most corroding of all political vices and also a great power in our land. The friends of freedom are content to be envied, but envy not.

Comparison is the thief of joy.

Do not feel envious of the happiness of those who live in a fool's paradise, for only a fool will think that is happiness.

Pride thinks it's own happiness shines the brighter by comparing it with the misfortunes of others.

The Secret of Happiness is to admire without desiring. And that is not happiness.

Before we set our hearts too much upon anything, let us examine how happy they are, who already possess it.

My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious King and Country and I am envious only of glory; for if it be a sin to covet glory I am the most offending soul alive.