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What does it mean?
Anger is a short-lived madness.
In plain terms
Rage passes quickly.
What can you take from it?
Let anger subside before acting.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • stressful moments

Putting it to work

  • take a pause
  • count to ten

Questions to consider

  • How can you use anger constructively?
  • What strategies help you calm down?

Another view

Some anger can be a useful signal for injustice.

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