Artificial Quote by Rajneesh
“Because of jealousy you are in constant suffering; you become mean to others. And because of jealousy you start becoming phony, because you start pretending. You start pretending things that you don't have, you start pretending things which you CAN'T have, which are not natural to you. You become more and more artificial. Imitating others, competing with others, what else can you do? If somebody has something and you don't have it, and you don't have a natural possibility of having it, the only way is to have some cheap substitute for it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on jealousy, Rajneesh, 1970s
Jealousy fuels suffering, leading to mean behavior and artificial pretenses, as people imitate others and settle for cheap substitutes instead of authentic growth.
In simple terms: Jealousy makes us fake and unhappy.
Key Takeaway
Avoid jealousy, seek authenticity.
Themes
jealousy
authenticity
suffering
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace dynamics
- self‑improvement
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
psychology of envy
self‑deception
social comparison
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you transform jealousy into motivation?
- What authentic alternatives replace cheap substitutes?
A Different Perspective
Jealousy can also motivate positive change if redirected constructively.
