When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.
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Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Holding on to anger harms the person who is angry more than the target of that anger.
This quote by Buddha emphasizes the self-destructive nature of anger. When one clings to feelings of anger, they are only hurting themselves, much like how grasping a hot coal causes burns to the hand rather than harming the intended target. Therefore, it's essential to let go of anger for one's own peace and well-being.
Themes
AngerForgivenessPeaceSelf-HarmLetting Go
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on emotional intelligence, this quote can be used to highlight the importance of managing one's emotions.
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