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In recompense, envy may be the subtlest - perhaps I should say the most insidious - of the seven deadly sins.

The Bible and several other self help or enlightenment books cite the Seven Deadly Sins. They are: pride, greed, lust, envy, wrath, sloth, and gluttony. That pretty much covers everything that we do, that is sinful... or fun for that matter.

All the seven deadly sins are man's true nature. To be greedy. To be hateful. To have lust. Of course, you have to control them, but if you're made to feel guilty for being human, then you're going to be trapped in a never-ending sin-and-repent cycle that you can't escape from.

The seven deadly sins: Want of money, bad health, bad temper, chastity, family ties, knowing that you know things, and believing in the Christian religion.

Every time that I think of the crucifixion of Christ, I commit the sin of envy.

Envy is human nature.

Envy is an insult to oneself.

Envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead of your own.

Pride is not the worst of sins. In fact, it's one of the most interesting ones.

Envy is never general, but always very particular - at least envy of the kind one feels strongly.