--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Greed, desire, ambition, jealousy…" description: "\"Greed, desire, ambition, jealousy, possessiveness, domination - you have to watch everything. And they are all interconnected, remember. If greed disap..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a55/rajneesh-54_ambition_greed-desire-ambition-jealousy-possessiv_1787192.jpg" --- # Greed, desire, ambition, jealousy, possessiveness… ![“Greed, desire, ambition, jealousy, possessiveness, domination - you have to watch everything. And they are all interconnected, remember. If greed disappears, then anger will disappear. If anger disappears, jealousy will disappear. If jealousy disappears, violence will disappear. If violence…” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a55/rajneesh-54_ambition_greed-desire-ambition-jealousy-possessiv_1787192.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a55/rajneesh-54_ambition_greed-desire-ambition-jealousy-possessiv_1787192.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a55/rajneesh-54_ambition_greed-desire-ambition-jealousy-possessiv_1787192.jpg) > “Greed, desire, ambition, jealousy, possessiveness, domination - you have to watch everything. And they are all interconnected, remember. If greed disappears, then anger will disappear. If anger disappears, jealousy will disappear. If jealousy disappears, violence will disappear. If violence disappears, possessiveness will disappear. They are all intertwined. In fact, they are spokes of the same wheel, and the hub that supports them all is the ego. So watch the ways of the ego.” [Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rajneesh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Negative emotions are linked; removing one (e.g., greed) can eliminate others, as they stem from the ego. **In simple terms:** Emotions are interconnected and rooted in ego. Key Takeaway Address ego to reduce destructive emotions. Themes psychology spirituality emotion Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - personal growth - conflict resolution - ethical leadership Key Concepts ego interconnectedness transformation Questions to Reflect On - What ego-driven habits fuel your negative emotions? - How can you break the cycle? 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