Anger is a wind which blows out the lamp of the mind.

Anger is a wind which blows out the lamp of the mind.

Anger assists hands however weak.
[Lat., Quamlibet infirmas adjuvat ira manus.]

Anger assists hands however weak.
[Lat., Quamlibet infirmas adjuvat ira manus.]

Two things a man should never be angry at: what he can help, and what he cannot help.

Two things a man should never be angry at: what he can help, and what he cannot help.

Angry poor people are 'enraged.' Angry rich people are 'livid.'

Angry poor people are 'enraged.' Angry rich people are 'livid.'

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.

When angry, count ten before you speak; if very angry, one
hundred.

When angry, count ten before you speak; if very angry, one
hundred.

When you learn that a truth is a lie, anger follows.

When you learn that a truth is a lie, anger follows.

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.

When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.

When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.