You can tell the size of a man by the size of the thing that makes him mad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person's character is revealed by what upsets them.
- In plain terms
- You can judge a person by what makes them angry.
- What can you take from it?
- Anger reveals character and priorities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your anger say about you?
- When is anger proportional?
Another view
It ignores context like stress or provocation.
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