Quotes about Jealousy

All envy is proportionate to desire.

Grace releases and affirms. It doesn't smother. Grace values the dignity of individuals. It doesn't destroy. Grace supports and encourages. It isn't jealous or suspicious.

Look, any amount I make, somebody's going to be mad.

We are to process life by looking up to the Lord and into His Word for wisdom. James 3:14—15 (ESV) says, "If you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

He is jealous for you. He is jealous for me. The fullness of His love and lavish acceptance is the only match for the rejections we will experience. And He absolutely doesn't want us making other relationships the false gods of our worship. As we seek love and acceptance, God doesn't want us to test Him; He wants us to trust Him.

Envy first brings depression: "My life isn't as good as yours." Then comes offense: "Why should you have what I don't have?" Which degrades into hatred.

They hate you if you're clever and they despise a fool.

Your levellers wish to level down as far as themselves but they cannot bear levelling up to themselves.

Envy, bleating 'I'm as good as you', is the hotbed of Fascism.

Jealous leaders measure their success by the failure of others.

A wolf can only curse a lion when surrounded by its peers.

No man likes to be surpassed by those of this own level.