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“Envy is a mistake that just keeps on giving. Obviously we suffer a little when some misfortune befalls us, but envy requires us to suffer all good fortune that befalls everyone we know! What a bright prospect that is-downing another quart of pickle juice every time anyone around you has a happy…” quote by Jeffrey R. Holland
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“Envy is a mistake that just keeps on giving. Obviously we suffer a little when some misfortune befalls us, but envy requires us to suffer all good fortune that befalls everyone we know! What a bright prospect that is-downing another quart of pickle juice every time anyone around you has a happy moment!”

Jeffrey R. Holland

About This Quote

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

Envy harms both the envier and the envied; it turns others' happiness into personal suffering.

In simple terms: Envy turns joy into pain.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate gratitude, not envy.

Themes

envy contentment empathy

Mood

thoughtful serene

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social media
  • workplace
  • family gatherings
  • community events

Key Concepts

psychology spirituality human behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you felt envy?
  • How can you transform envy into appreciation?
A Different Perspective

Envy can be a natural emotion, not easily eliminated.

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