Meaning of the word "envy (has) never enriched any man" in English
What does "envy (has) never enriched any man" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
envy (has) never enriched any man
US /ˈɛn.vi (hæz) ˈnɛv.ər ɛnˈrɪtʃt ˈɛn.i mæn/
UK /ˈɛn.vi (hæz) ˈnɛv.ər ɪnˈrɪtʃt ˈɛn.i mæn/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that being jealous of others does not bring personal gain or happiness
Example:
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Focus on your own goals instead of others' success; remember that envy has never enriched any man.
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He spent his life bitter about his neighbor's wealth, forgetting that envy never enriched any man.