Are you feeling a little bit jealous right now? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Jealousy is a natural emotion that we all experience at one time or another. But what exactly is jealousy, and why do we feel it? Jealousy is defined as “a feeling of resentment or envy caused by the success, possessions, or relationships of another” (Merriam-Webster). In other words, jealousy is when we feel unhappy because someone else has something that we want. It’s important to understand and recognize jealousy, because often times it can lead to harmful behaviors like envy or resentment. The good news is that with awareness and understanding, jealousy can be managed and even turned into a positive force in our lives.

The best jealous quotes

1. Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. — Milan Kundera

2. So full of artless jealousy is guilt, It spills itself in fearing to be spilt. — William Shakespeare, Hamlet

3. Magnanimous people have no vanity, they have no jealousy, and they feed on the true and the solid wherever they find it. And, what is more, they find it everywhere. — Van Wyck Brooks

4. My wife’s jealousy is getting ridiculous. The other day she looked at my calendar and wanted to know who May was. — Rodney Dangerfield

5. No thank you to all the bustas, cowards, and FAKE HOMIES who showed me the depths of jealousy, envy and greed. — Tupac Shakur

6. Love can make a great celebration out of your life–but only love, not lust, not ego, not possessiveness, not jealousy, not dependence. — Rajneesh

7. If we truly knew someone’s entire life story and all the things they have been through we would drop all jealousy and comparison. We would admire their ability to shine. — Renae A. Sauter

8. Jealousy is a normal human emotion. When people act on that emotion, they then become a hater. — Ron Baratono

9. I should probably warn you, my love isn’t roses and champagne. I’m obsessive, jealous, and controlling, but I’m faithful and I’ll be here when you need someone. — Suzanne Steele, Home

10. A hint of jealously once in a while is not only natural but a compliment therefore, always smile and accept it graciously for it shows they care… — Virginia Alison

11. Journalists are usually quite jealous people, especially of intellectuals who are supposed to be in fashion. — Vivienne Westwood

12. Art is a jealous mistress. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

13. Jealous?…of what? I don’t want a foul scar right across my head, thanks. I don’t think getting your head cut open makes you that special, myself. — J. K. Rowling

14. Never hate jealous people. They are jealous because they think you are better than them. — Paulo Coelho

15. How many fond fools serve mad jealousy! — William Shakespeare

16. It’s amazing the clarity that comes with psychotic jealousy. — Rupert Everett

17. Haters never seem to realize that jealousy is an infinite torture to which you condemn yourself. — Steve Maraboli

18. I am not confused about what I want to do in my life. I simply love to try and experience new things. Why are you so jealous. — minas delallian

19. O, beware, my lord, of jealousy;It is the green–ey’d monster, which doth mockThe meat it feeds on. — William Shakespeare, Othello

20. Because the moon is not jealous of the sun, it benefits from its light. — Matshona Dhliwayo

21. Love deeply, love without jealousy, love blissfully and help each other to be more meditative. — Rajneesh

22. O, beware, my lord, of jealousy;It is the green–ey’d monster, which doth mockThe meat it feeds on. — William Shakespeare, Othello

23. I felt no passion, no jealousy, no nostalgia. I was hollow, clear–headed, clean, and as emotionless as an aluminum pot. — Umberto Eco

24. I don’t watch that much comedy. I think it’s professional jealousy. That and a lack of support for my community. — Michael Ian Black

25. Because the moon is not jealous of the sun, it benefits from its light. — Matshona Dhliwayo

26. True confidence leaves no room for jealousy. When you know you are great, you have no need to hate. — Nicki Minaj

27. Very much alone in my work, I am almost jealous of it. — Yves Tanguy

28. No one can make you jealous, angry, vengeful or greedy. Unless you let him. — Napoleon Hill

29. Insecure people only eclipse your sun because they’re jealous of your daylight and tired of their dark, starless nights. — Shannon L. Alder

30. A guilty conscience is jealousy’s playground. — L. Quick

31. Jealousy blurs the focus. — Toba Beta, Master of Stupidity

32. When I was 3 years old, my parents got a dog. I was jealous of the dog, so they got rid of me. — Rodney Dangerfield

33. Jealousy sees things always with magnifying glasses which make little things large, of dwarfs giants, of suspicions truths. — Miguel De Cervantes

34. Humanity can be welded together only by love, by sympathy, by justice, not by jealousy and hatred. — Woodrow Wilson

35. Hate is strong, fear is mighty, jealousy is powerful, but love is invincible. — Matshona Dhliwayo

36. O, beware, my lord, of jealousy;It is the green–ey’d monster, which doth mockThe meat it feeds on. — William Shakespeare, Othello

37. The jealousy and resentment that animate the terrorists also affect many of our former cold war allies. — Richard Perle

38. Hate is strong, fear is mighty, jealousy is powerful, but love is invincible. — Matshona Dhliwayo

39. If we truly knew someone’s entire life story and all the things they have been through we would drop all jealousy and comparison. We would admire their ability to shine. — Renae A. Sauter

40. As if the jealousy of a lover could ever compete with the ferocity of a mother. — Sarah A. Denzil

41. A jealous man only sees his own spectrum when he looks upon other men, and gives his character in theirs. — William Penn

42. Is it freedom to be a slave to the senses, to anger, to jealousies and a hundred other petty things that must occur every day in human life? — Swami Vivekananda

43. When there is a bit mistrust, jealousy will arise and ended with misunderstanding — Tun Teja

44. The embodiment of kindness is often made difficult by our long ingrained patternsof fear & jealousy. — Sharon Salzberg, The Force of Kindness: Change Your Life with Love & Compassion

45. This is not about jealousy. It’s all about loyalty, honesty and respect. — Pravinee Hurbungs

46. Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous.Love is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It does not take offense and is not resentful. — Nicholas Sparks

47. You do not love humanity if you seek to divide humanity into jealous camps. — Woodrow Wilson

48. What we used to say was whoever had the bow tie got to lead the band. There was never any jealousy. — Pete Fountain

49. How many fond fools serve mad jealousy! — William Shakespeare

50. Jealousy will get you nowhere. — Suzie Wilde, The Book of Bera

Conclusion

Jealousy is a powerful emotion that can have a deep impact on our lives, whether it’s our own or someone else’s. It’s important to remember that it is normal to feel jealous at times and that it can be used as an opportunity for growth. We hope that these quotes about jealousy have helped you gain a deeper understanding of the emotion and how you can manage it better.