Cursed Quote by Edmund Spenser
“Yet is there one more cursed than they all, That canker-worm, that monster, jealousie, Which eats the heart and feeds upon the gall, Turning all love's delight to misery, Through fear of losing his felicity.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Faerie Queene, Book I, 1590
A destructive envy consumes the heart, turning love into misery and fear of loss.
In simple terms: Envy destroys love and creates fear.
Key Takeaway
Guard against envy, cherish trust.
Themes
envy
destruction
love
fear
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
cautionary
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- mental health
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional toxicity
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your envy?
- How can you protect love from jealousy?
A Different Perspective
Envy may be a symptom of deeper insecurity.
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