Quote by George Eliot

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.

There is a sort of jealousy which needs very little fire; it

Summary

This quote suggests that there exists a type of jealousy that does not require much provocation. It is described as a blight, originating from a sense of self-centeredness and a gloomy, disheartened mindset. The quote implies that this jealousy is not rooted in intense emotions but rather arises from a negative and selfish inner disposition, fostering a constant state of dissatisfaction and envy.

By George Eliot

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