Anger: 'A wise person lets his anger die quickly for one who conquers his anger in fact conquers a brutal and timeless enemy. Anger is a short madness, and wrath, its brightest flame, is nothing less than a communion with our darkest most primitive aggressions. Remember it is easiest to destroy your anger while it is still small before it has seized your intelligence and turned your own strength against you.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Anger is a destructive force that impairs judgment; controlling it early prevents long-term damage.
- In plain terms
- Control anger before it controls you.
- What can you take from it?
- Address anger while it is still small.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What triggers your anger most often?
- How do you express frustration constructively?
Another view
Sometimes anger signals a real problem needing attention.
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