The tygers of wrath are wiser than the horses of instruction.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Strong emotions often lead to more insight than passive instruction.
- In plain terms
- Anger teaches more than a lecture.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotions drive learning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do emotions help you learn?
- Is calmness better?
Another view
Uncontrolled anger can cause harm rather than wisdom.
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