Men are but children of a larger growth, Our appetites as apt to change as theirs, And full as craving too, and full as vain.
John DrydenRead
Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Holding onto resentment fuels anger, while letting go of it allows peace to return.
This quote by John Dryden emphasizes the psychological relationship between anger and resentment. It suggests that anger is perpetuated by our unwillingness to release feelings of hurt or offense; thus, by consciously choosing to forget resentments, one can effectively rid themselves of anger and attain a more peaceful state of mind.
Themes
AngerResentmentThoughtsPeaceMind
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational seminar about emotional well-being.
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