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He that is jealous is not in love.
Saint Augustine
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Jealousy is a sign of insecurity that undermines true love.

This quote by Saint Augustine suggests that jealousy stems from a lack of trust and insecurity in a relationship. True love should be based on mutual respect and trust, and if jealousy is present, it may indicate that one or both partners are not fully engaged in a loving, healthy relationship.

Themes

JealousyLoveTrustInsecurityRelationships

In practice

Example use cases

In a relationship workshop discussing healthy communication, one might say this quote to emphasize the importance of trust over jealousy.

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