A moment of patience in a moment of anger prevents a thousand moments of regret.
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A moment of patience in a moment of anger prevents a thousand moments of regret.
Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.
People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing.
The tongue like a sharp knife ... Kills without drawing blood.
Usually when people are sad, they don't do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry, they bring about a change.
An angry man is always a stupid man.
Always have a vivid imagination, for you never know when you might need it.
The remarkable thing is that we really love our neighbor as ourselves: we do unto others as we do unto ourselves. We hate others when we hate ourselves. We are tolerant toward others when we tolerate ourselves. We forgive others when we forgive ourselves. We are prone to sacrifice others when we are ready to sacrifice ourselves.
In anger we should refrain both from speech and action.
There needs to be understanding that anger never helps to solve a problem. It destroys our peace of mind and blinds our ability to think clearly. Anger and attachment are emotions that distort our view of reality.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
If a small thing has the power to make you angry, does that not indicate something about your size?
Anger and folly walk cheeck by jowl.
Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.
Men in rage strike those that wish them best.
Take it from Richard, poor and lame, What's begun in anger ends in shame.
It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.
Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.
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