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Envies Quotes

Quotes on jealousy and comparison.

These envies quotes turn the usual jealousy narrative on its head, suggesting a person who envies someone else's Family may actually be the one who needs help, not the one being envied.

A man who envies our family is a man who needs help.

Quotes by Yeardley Smith

The funny thing about insane people is that it is kind of the opposite of being a celebrity. Nobody envies you.

Quotes by Robert M. Pirsig

I cannot think of any character below the flatterer, except he who envies him.

Quotes by Richard Steele

If you stop for lunch elsewhere in the world, you tend to eat a sandwich, and a bad one. Italy is unique for the style of life. I think everyone envies it a bit.

Quotes by Lapo Elkann

Character Quotes

Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.

Buddha

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the twist on envy in the family-related quote?
It flips expectations, suggesting a person who envies someone else's Family may be the one who actually needs help.
Does fame always attract envy, according to these quotes?
Not always, one quote notes that insane people are envied by no one, unlike celebrities, treating envy as tied to social status rather than attention alone.
What does the quote about flatterers argue?
It ranks the person who envies as lower in character than even a flatterer, treating envy as a particularly low trait.
Is envy discussed about a place rather than a person?
Yes, one quote says everyone envies Italy a bit, tied to its relaxed style of life and food culture.
What everyday example illustrates envy toward lifestyle?
Eating a mediocre sandwich for lunch elsewhere is contrasted with Italy's approach, used to explain why people envy the Italian way of living.

Another observation finds something Funny in how insanity strips away the usual envy that follows celebrity, a paradox worth its own Funny Thing entry. A lighter line simply admits everyone envies Italy's relaxed way of life.