Envy Quote by Lloyd Alexander
“In the race of men is much greed and envy; but of truth, little.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Book of Three", 1964
Human ambition often breeds greed and envy, while truth remains scarce and undervalued
In simple terms: Greed dominates, truth is rare
Key Takeaway
Seek truth, limit selfish desires
Themes
ethics
human nature
truth
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- politics
- business
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
philosophy
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- Is truth always the minority?
- How can societies curb greed?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be suppressed by power structures
