Clothes Quote by Menander
“Everything is destroyed by its own particular vice: the destructive power resides within. Rust destroys iron, moths destroy clothes, the worm eats away the wood; but greatest of all evils is envy, impious habitant of corrupt souls, which ever was, is, and shall be a consuming disease.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “Theophrastus” by Menander, 3rd century BC
He argues that each vice destroys itself, with envy being the most consuming disease.
In simple terms: Vices self‑destruct; envy is especially deadly.
Key Takeaway
Guard against envy.
Themes
morality
vice
self‑destruction
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal counseling
- ethical education
- conflict mediation
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels envy in societies?
- How can we mitigate self‑destructive habits?
A Different Perspective
Envy can be subtle and pervasive.
