Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Whoever doesn't flare up at someone who's angry wins a battle hard to win.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Remaining calm in the face of anger leads to greater strength and success.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the importance of self-control and composure when faced with anger and conflict. It suggests that the true victory lies not in retaliating or matching anger with anger, but in maintaining oneβs cool and responding thoughtfully, thereby achieving a deeper understanding and resolution.
Themes
CalmAngerSelf-ControlVictoryWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting, when a colleague is frustrated, this quote can remind everyone to maintain their composure.
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