"Envy comes from people's ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts"
- Jean Vanier
About this Quote
This quote by Jean Vanier speaks with the suggestion that envy is rooted in an absence of positive self-image and also self-awareness. When we don't recognize or rely on our own presents, we end up being envious of those that have what we don't. We end up being jealous of the abilities as well as abilities of others, and also this envy can bring about sensations of bitterness and also bitterness. This quote encourages us to take a go back as well as identify our own gifts as well as skills, as well as to be happy for them. It advises us that all of us have something one-of-a-kind to supply, and that we should be proud of our own abilities. By comprehending and valuing our very own presents, we can stay clear of the trap of envy and also instead focus on our very own strengths.
This quote is written / told by Jean Vanier somewhere between September 10, 1928 and today. He was a famous Philosopher from Canada.
The author also have 3 other quotes.
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
"Given the choice, children who don't want for anything will not save... We have an obligation as parents to give our children what they need. What they want we can give them as a special gift, or they can save their money for it"
"Hell begins on the day when God grants us a clear vision of all that we might have achieved, of all the gifts which we have wasted, of all that we might have done which we did not do"
