A man is never so truly and intensely himself as when he is most possessed by God. It is impossible to say where, in the spiritual life, the human will leaves off and divine grace begins.
William Ralph IngeRead
The jealous man is so preoccupied with what he hasn't got that he fails to appreciate the value of what he has got. He loses the ability to feel glad because the sun is shining. He doesn't see the wonder and the newness of the beginning of spring.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Jealousy leads to a lack of appreciation for one's own blessings.
This quote emphasizes that a jealous individual becomes consumed by what they lack, causing them to overlook the beauty and value present in their own life. By fixating on others' possessions or happiness, they miss out on the joy of simple pleasures, such as the warmth of the sun or the freshness of spring.
Themes
JealousyAppreciationGratitudeHappinessSpring
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a personal development workshop to highlight the importance of gratitude.
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