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What does it mean?
Righteous anger is hard to provoke but quick to fade.
In plain terms
Good anger is rare and short lived.
What can you take from it?
Keep anger brief and just.

Where it applies

  • dispute
  • leadership
  • justice

Putting it to work

  • conflict resolution
  • emotional regulation

Questions to consider

  • Is your anger proportionate to the cause?
  • How quickly do you forgive?

Another view

Some anger lingers too long.

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