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Anger, even when it punishes the faults of delinquents, ought not to precede reason as its mistress, but attend as read more
Anger, even when it punishes the faults of delinquents, ought not to precede reason as its mistress, but attend as a handmaid at the back of reason, to come to the front when bidden. For once it begins to take control of the mind, it calls just, what it does cruelly.
Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness; anger concealed often hardens into revenge.
Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness; anger concealed often hardens into revenge.
Anger is a noble infirmity; the generous failing of the just; the one degree that riseth above zeal, asserting the read more
Anger is a noble infirmity; the generous failing of the just; the one degree that riseth above zeal, asserting the prerogative of virtue.
Anger is a short madness.
Anger is a short madness.
Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.
Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.
How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.
How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.
In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments; there are consequences.
In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments; there are consequences.
Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.
Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.
