And love Quote by John Vianney
“Envy, my children, follows pride; whoever is envious is proud. See, envy comes to us from Hell; the devils having sinned through pride, sinned also through envy, envying our glory, our happiness. Why do we envy the happiness and the goods of others? Because we are proud; we should like to be the sole possessors of talents, riches, of the esteem and love of all the world! We hate our equals, because they are our equals; our inferiors, from the fear that they may equal us; our superiors, because they are above us.”
About This Quote
Pride breeds envy, and both distort our view of others, causing us to resent equals and fear surpassing them.
In simple terms: Pride leads to envy and resentment of others.
Key Takeaway
Practice gratitude and recognize shared humanity.
Themes
pride
envy
humility
social comparison
self‑esteem
Mood
introspective
empathetic
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community building
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
sin
spiritual struggle
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your envy and how can you reframe it?
- How can humility change your view of others?
A Different Perspective
Envy can be a sign of deeper insecurity and may damage connections.
