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Jealousy, an eminently credulous and suspicious passion…

“Jealousy, an eminently credulous and suspicious passion, allows fancy the greatest possible play. But it does not bestow wit, it banishes all sense.” quote by Honore de Balzac
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“Jealousy, an eminently credulous and suspicious passion, allows fancy the greatest possible play. But it does not bestow wit, it banishes all sense.”

Honore de Balzac

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

Jealousy fuels imagination but destroys reason, leading to irrational behavior.

In simple terms: Jealousy sparks imagination, but clouds judgment.

Key Takeaway

Beware jealousy’s distortion of reason.

Themes

emotion jealousy reason

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • creative endeavors
  • conflict resolution
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

psychology human nature irrationality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can jealousy ever be constructive?
  • How to channel jealousy positively?
A Different Perspective

Jealousy can also motivate personal growth if managed.

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