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Reacting in anger or annoyance will not advance one's ability to persuade.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Responding with anger does not help in convincing others.

This quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg emphasizes the importance of maintaining composure and calmness in discussions, particularly when trying to persuade others. It suggests that emotional reactions, such as anger or annoyance, are counterproductive and can hinder effective communication and argumentation.

Themes

AngerPersuasionCommunicationCalmnessWisdom

In practice

Example use cases

During a heated debate at a community meeting.

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