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Death Quote by George Eliot

“Mortals are easily tempted to pinch the life out of their neighbor's buzzing glory, and think that such killing is no murder.” quote by George Eliot
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““Mortals are easily tempted to pinch the life out of their neighbor's buzzing glory, and think that such killing is no murder.””

George Eliot

About This Quote

Source Novel: Middlemarch, George Eliot, 1871

People may resent others' success, rationalizing it as harmful, yet such resentment is morally unjustified.

In simple terms: Envy distorts moral judgment.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy instead of envy.

Themes

morality human nature social comparison empathy

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

ethical emotional

When to use this quote

  • workplace teamwork
  • community projects
  • educational curricula
  • conflict mediation

Key Concepts

ethical reasoning psychological bias philosophical reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels envy in us?
  • How can we transform envy into inspiration?
A Different Perspective

Envy can lead to destructive actions.

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