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“They say that love and tears are learned without any master; and I may say that there is no great need of studying at the court to learn envy and revenge.” quote by Nicolas Caussin
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“They say that love and tears are learned without any master; and I may say that there is no great need of studying at the court to learn envy and revenge.”

Nicolas Caussin

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Source Treatise: Spiritual Exercises, 1622

Love and tears are innate; envy and revenge are learned without formal instruction.

In simple terms: Love is natural; envy is learned.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate love, avoid learned envy.

Themes

human nature emotion morality

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal development
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we envy?
  • How can we unlearn revenge?
A Different Perspective

Envy can be socially reinforced.

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