I have a lot of love inside me and a lot of anger inside as well. If I love somebody, then I'm gonna love 'em. If I'm angry and I've got to lash out or hit somebody, I'm going to do it, and I don't care what the repercussions are. Anger doesn't pay rent, it's gotta go. It's gotta be evicted. (1995)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He describes intense emotional capacity and advocates for releasing anger to prevent it from consuming him.
- In plain terms
- He feels emotions strongly and believes anger must be expressed or it will build up.
- What can you take from it?
- Suppressing strong emotions can be harmful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle anger?
- Is it better to suppress or release emotion?
Another view
Uncontrolled expression can harm relationships and others.
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