Anger makes dull men witty, but it keeps them poor.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Anger makes people clever but ruins their livelihood.
- In plain terms
- Getting angry makes you smart but poor.
- What can you take from it?
- Anger burns through resources.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is anger useful?
- What costs does it pay?
Another view
Anger can sometimes motivate change rather than destroy.
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