Never forget what a man says to you when he is angry.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Anger often reveals a person true true feelings and truths they hide when calm.
- In plain terms
- Angry words show what someone really thinks.
- What can you take from it?
- Listen closely to angry words for truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does anger reveal about people?
- How do you handle heated words?
Another view
Anger can also cloud judgment and distort facts rather than reveal them.
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