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Envy Quote by John Chrysostom

“As a moth gnaws a garment, so doth envy consume a [person].” quote by John Chrysostom
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““As a moth gnaws a garment, so doth envy consume a [person].””

John Chrysostom

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Homily on Envy, 4th century

He compares envy’s destructive power to a moth eating a garment.

In simple terms: Envy consumes a person like a moth eats clothing.

Key Takeaway

Guard against envy to protect personal integrity.

Themes

moral spiritual psychology vice

Mood

reflective serious

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • workplace dynamics
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

destructive emotions self‑control ethical living

Questions to Reflect On

  • What signs indicate envy in oneself?
  • How can one cultivate contentment to counter envy?
A Different Perspective

Envy may be subtle and hard to detect.

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