Envy Quote by Nat Hentoff
![“I really envy, in some respects, some of the people of faith I've known - A.J.[Muste], for example.” quote by Nat Hentoff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/24d/nat-hentoff-1615_envy_i-really-envy-in-some-respects-some-of-t_3005302.jpg)
“I really envy, in some respects, some of the people of faith I've known - A.J.[Muste], for example.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown, 20th century
Admiration for faithful individuals, despite personal reservations.
In simple terms: Respect for people of faith.
Key Takeaway
Recognize virtues in those different from you.
Themes
faith
admiration
respect
Mood
thoughtful
respectful
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- community building
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
belief
humanity
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn from people of faith?
- How do you reconcile envy with respect?
A Different Perspective
May overlook flaws within faith communities.
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![“[A.J. Muste] was - he - I don't know what he finally came out believing in, but it was some kind of higher being.” quote by Nat Hentoff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c49/nat-hentoff-1615_believe_a-j-muste-was-he-i-don-t-know-what-he-fi_209477.jpg)
![“Margot [Hentoff] dislikes Bill Clinton because he's totally untrustworthy, and you really ought to have some faith in whoever's going to be your president.” quote by Nat Hentoff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cc7/nat-hentoff-1615_bills_margot-hentoff-dislikes-bill-clinton-bec_218363.jpg)
