Jealousy Quote by Paul Eldridge
“Jealousy would be far less torturous if we understood that love is a passion entirely unrelated to our merits.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Passion of Love, 1935
Jealousy would lessen if we recognized love as a passion unrelated to personal worth.
In simple terms: Love isn’t about merit, so jealousy fades.
Separate self‑esteem from love.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- therapy
- personal growth
- teamwork
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you separate love from ego?
- Can jealousy be fully eliminated?
Love can still trigger jealousy despite logic.