That's what civilized people do - they avoid circumstances that enrage them. Or if they can't avoid it, they detach.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Civilized individuals manage anger by avoiding triggers or detaching emotionally when avoidance is impossible.
- In plain terms
- Stay calm by staying away from things that make you angry or by not reacting to them.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid or detach from rage-inducing situations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What situations make you most angry?
- How do you usually react to anger?
Another view
Avoidance can sometimes prevent necessary confrontation or resolution.
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