Envy Quote by William Blake
“The worship of God is, Honouring his gifts in other men each according to his genius, and loving the greatest men best; those who envy or calumniate great men hate God, for there is no other God.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" by William Blake, 1790
Honoring others' talents and loving great individuals reflects divine reverence; those who resent greatness reject God.
In simple terms: Respect talent and love greatness; envy shows lack of reverence.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate admiration for others' gifts.
Themes
respect
envy
divine reverence
human greatness
love
Mood
thoughtful
critical
inspirational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- artistic communities
- educational settings
- social circles
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does honoring others' gifts reveal about your own values?
- How can you transform envy into admiration?
A Different Perspective
Envy can arise from insecurity, not just hatred of greatness.
