Jealousy Quote by Helmut Schoeck
““The utopian desire for an egalitarian society cannot, however, have sprung from any other motive than that of an inability to come to terms with one’s own envy, and/or with the supposed envy of one’s less well-off fellow men. It must be obvious how such a man, even if only prompted by his unconscious, would carefully evade the phenomenon of envy or try to belittle it!””
About This Quote
Utopian egalitarianism may stem from envy or inability to accept one's own envy.
In simple terms: Utopia may arise from envy.
Key Takeaway
Examine motives behind equality pursuits.
Themes
politics
philosophy
envy
societal ideals
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
social theory
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your desire for equality?
- How does envy influence your goals?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can ignore practical complexities.
