One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
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The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A wise person is patient and chooses to forgive rather than react with anger.
This quote emphasizes the importance of discretion and self-control in maintaining one's composure. Solomon suggests that true strength lies in the ability to remain calm and overlook offenses, viewing patience and forgiveness as qualities of glory in a person.
Themes
AngerForgivenessPatienceDiscretionSelf-Control
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, when tensions rise, you might say this quote to encourage calmness.
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