Cease Quote by Ovid
“Envy feeds on the living. It ceases when they are dead.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Metamorphoses, Book 1, 8 AD
Envy thrives on the living, but dies with them, highlighting its dependence on others' vitality.
In simple terms: Envy dies when its targets die.
Avoid feeding envy by focusing on self.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- mental health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your envy?
- How can you transform envy into motivation?
Envy can persist internally even after loss.