One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
SolomonRead
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Interpretation
Protect your emotions and feelings as they influence all your actions.
This quote by Solomon emphasizes the importance of maintaining emotional integrity and being mindful of what we let into our hearts. The essence of this wisdom is that our thoughts and feelings significantly shape our actions and decisions; therefore, it is crucial to protect our inner emotional world to live authentically and meaningfully.
In practice
During a speech about emotional intelligence in leadership.
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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