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“Eifersucht ist eine Leidenschaft, Die mit Eifer sucht, was Leiden schafft. (Jealousy is a grievous passion that jealously seeks what causes grief.)” quote by Franz Grillparzer
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““Eifersucht ist eine Leidenschaft, Die mit Eifer sucht, was Leiden schafft. (Jealousy is a grievous passion that jealously seeks what causes grief.)””

Franz Grillparzer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Jealousy is a destructive passion that obsessively pursues the source of its own suffering.

In simple terms: Jealousy fuels itself by chasing pain.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and release jealous thoughts.

Themes

emotions desire self‑destruction psychology

Mood

melancholic intense

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • personal journaling
  • mindfulness practice
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

addiction attachment self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What underlying need does your jealousy reveal?
  • How can you transform jealousy into constructive insight?
A Different Perspective

Jealousy may also signal unmet needs or insecurity.

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