Love may exist without jealousy, although this is rare; but jealousy may exist without love, and this is common
—Indian Proverb
Jealousy is not a barometer by which the depth of love can be read. It merely records the degree of the lover’s insecurity.
—Margaret Mead (1901–78) American Anthropologist, Social Psychologist
Jealousy feeds upon suspicion, and it turns into fury or it ends as soon as we pass from suspicion to certainty
—Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613–80) French Writer
He that is not jealous is not in love.
—Augustine of Hippo (354–430) Roman-African Christian Philosopher
Every other sin hath some pleasure annexed to it, or will admit of an excuse; envy alone wants both. Other sins last but for awhile; the gut may be satisfied, anger remits, hatred hath an end, envy never ceaseth.
—Robert Burton (1577–1640) English Scholar, Clergyman
The “Green-eyed Monster” causes much woe, but the absence of this ugly serpent argues the presence of a corpse whose name is Eros.
—Minna Antrim (1861–1950) American Writer, Epigrammist
Envy is ignorance. Imitation is suicide.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
Jealousy… is a mental cancer.
—B. C. Forbes (1880–1954) Scottish-born American Journalist, Publisher
Envy and fear are the only passions to which no pleasure is attached.
—John Churton Collins (1848–1908) English Literary Critic
There is no greater glory than love, nor any greater punishment than jealousy.
—Lope de Vega (1562–1635) Spanish Playwright, Poet
Always remember, Peggy, it’s matrimonial suicide to be jealous when you have a really good reason.
—Clare Boothe Luce (1903–87) American Playwright, Diplomat, Journalist, Diplomat, Elected Rep
Jealousy is all the fun you think they had.
—Erica Jong (b.1942) American Novelist, Feminist
If envy were a fever, all the world would be ill.
—Danish Proverb
Trifles light as air
Are to the jealous confirmations strong
As proofs of holy writ.
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright
One seldom meets a man who likes his fellow artist.
—The Talmud Sacred Text of the Jewish Faith
Jealousy is a tiger that tears not only its prey but also its own raging heart
—Unknown
Whatever spiteful fools may say, Each jealous ranting yelper, No woman ever went astray, Without a man to help her
—Abraham Lincoln (1809–65) American Head of State
Envy comes from people’s ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts.
—Jean Vanier (1928–2019) French-Canadian Philosopher, Theologian, Humanitarian
The enemy’s own punishment is his envy.
—Indian Proverb
The heaven of the envied is hell for the envious.
—Baltasar Gracian (1601–58) Spanish Scholar, Prose Writer
Yet he was jealous, though he did not show it, For jealousy dislikes the world to know it
—Lord Byron (George Gordon Byron) (1788–1824) English Romantic Poet
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others.
—Ambrose Bierce (1842–1913) American Short-story Writer, Journalist
He who surpasses or subdues mankind must look down on the hate of those below.
—Lord Byron (George Gordon Byron) (1788–1824) English Romantic Poet
Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening.
—Maya Angelou (1928–2014) American Poet
He who is next heir to supreme power, is always suspected and hated by him who actually wields it.
—Tacitus (56–117) Roman Orator, Historian
Jealousy is the most dreadfully involuntary of all sins.
—Iris Murdoch (1919–99) British Novelist, Playwright, Philosopher
There is a sort of jealousy which needs very little fire; it is hardly a passion, but a blight bred in the cloudy, damp despondency of uneasy egoism.
—George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans) (1819–80) English Novelist
Whoever envies another confesses his superiority.
—Samuel Johnson (1709–84) British Essayist
Envy assails the noblest: the winds howl around the highest peaks.
—Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso) (c.43 BCE–c.18 CE) Roman Poet
The jealous bring down the curse they fear upon their own heads.
—Dorothy Dix (1861–1951) American Journalist, Columnist
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