Never go to bed angry, stay up and fight.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Resolving conflict immediately prevents lingering resentment.
- In plain terms
- Fix arguments right away instead of waiting.
- What can you take from it?
- Settle disputes before sleeping.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle late night fights?
- Is immediate resolution always best?
Another view
Sleeping on it sometimes helps calm emotions.
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