Cloudy Quote by George Eliot
“There is a sort of jealousy which needs very little fire; it is hardly a passion, but a blight bred in the cloudy, damp despondency of uneasy egoism.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Daniel Deronda, 1876
A subtle, lingering jealousy arises from deep‑seated ego, not passion, acting like a quiet, corrosive blight.
In simple terms: Jealousy can be a quiet, corrosive feeling from ego.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address hidden jealousy.
Themes
psychology
emotion
ego
jealousy
self‑awareness
subtlety
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- self‑reflection
- conflict resolution
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
Moral introspection
inner conflict
emotional health
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does quiet jealousy affect decisions?
- What steps can mitigate ego‑driven resentment?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate its impact on behavior.
![“Ready-to-Halt, Poor Fearing, and thou, Mrs. Despondency, and Much-afraid, go often there [the empty tomb]; let it be your favorite haunt. There build a tabernacle, there abide. And often say to your heart, when you are in distress and sorrow, Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” quote by Charles Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/af7/charles-spurgeon-82_despondency_ready-to-halt-poor-fearing-and-thou-mrs_647374.jpg)
![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)
