Envy Quote by Lucretius
“The highest summits and those elevated above the level of other things are mostly blasted by envy as by a thunderbolt.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: De Rerum Natura, Book 3, 1st century BC
High achievements are often destroyed by sudden, intense envy, like a bolt of lightning.
In simple terms: Great success can be ruined by sudden jealousy.
Key Takeaway
Guard achievements against envy.
Themes
achievement
envy
fragility
power
Mood
cautionary
analytical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- politics
- business
- artistic creation
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Can envy be redirected positively?
- How can societies protect innovators from envy?
A Different Perspective
Envy may be inevitable, not always preventable.
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