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Beware the fury of a patient man. -John Dryden.
Beware the fury of a patient man. -John Dryden.
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly... -Proverbs 14:17a.
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly... -Proverbs 14:17a.
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.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
Anger may in time change to gladness; vexation may be succeeded by content. But a kingdom that has once been read more
Anger may in time change to gladness; vexation may be succeeded by content. But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; norcan the dead ever be brought back to life. Hence the enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution. This is the way to keep a country at peace and an army intact.
Anger is never without an argument, but seldom with a good one.
Anger is never without an argument, but seldom with a good one.
When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.
When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.
Anger is momentary madness, so control your passion or it will
control you.
[Lat., Ira furor brevis est: read more
Anger is momentary madness, so control your passion or it will
control you.
[Lat., Ira furor brevis est: animum rege: qui nisi paret
imperat.]
The world needs anger. The world often continues to allow evil because it isn't angry enough.
The world needs anger. The world often continues to allow evil because it isn't angry enough.
