--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The learned are envied by the foolish…" description: "\"The learned are envied by the foolish; rich men by the poor; chaste women by adulteresses; and beautiful ladies by ugly ones.\" — Chanakya" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48f/chanakya-1643_adultery_the-learned-are-envied-by-the-foolish-ri_1731820.jpg" --- # The learned are envied by the foolish; rich men by the… ![“The learned are envied by the foolish; rich men by the poor; chaste women by adulteresses; and beautiful ladies by ugly ones.” quote by Chanakya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48f/chanakya-1643_adultery_the-learned-are-envied-by-the-foolish-ri_1731820.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48f/chanakya-1643_adultery_the-learned-are-envied-by-the-foolish-ri_1731820.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48f/chanakya-1643_adultery_the-learned-are-envied-by-the-foolish-ri_1731820.jpg) > “The learned are envied by the foolish; rich men by the poor; chaste women by adulteresses; and beautiful ladies by ugly ones.” [Chanakya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/chanakya/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The envious envy those who possess what they lack, regardless of status or virtue. **In simple terms:** People envy what they don’t have. Key Takeaway Recognize envy as a human trait. Themes envy social comparison virtue Mood analytical observational Type philosophical didactic When to use this quote - workplace - social media - political campaigns - personal relationships Key Concepts ethics economics Questions to Reflect On - What do you envy and why? - How can you turn envy into ambition? 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