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What does it mean?
Peace is fitting for humans, while anger suits animals.
In plain terms
Men should seek peace; anger is for beasts.
What can you take from it?
Choose peace over anger.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • personal conduct

Putting it to work

  • practice calmness
  • deescalate conflicts

Questions to consider

  • When is anger useful?
  • How do you keep peace?

Another view

Sometimes anger is justified.

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