I was angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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