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What does it mean?
Expressing anger to friends ends it; hiding it from foes makes it grow.
In plain terms
Share anger with friends, not enemies.
What can you take from it?
Communication resolves anger.

Where it applies

  • interpersonal conflict
  • anger management

Putting it to work

  • resolving disputes
  • managing emotions

Questions to consider

  • Do you share anger?
  • Does it grow when hidden?

Another view

Not all anger can be shared safely.

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  2. In the morning glad I see My foe outstretch'd beneath the tree.

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