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Anybody can become angry - that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, and to the right read more
Anybody can become angry - that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, and to the right degree, and at the right time, and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.
Keep your temper. A decision made in anger is never sound.
Keep your temper. A decision made in anger is never sound.
Anger is seldom without an argument but seldom with a good one. -Lord Halifax.
Anger is seldom without an argument but seldom with a good one. -Lord Halifax.
He who angers you conquers you.
He who angers you conquers you.
Anger seek it prey,--
Something to tear with sharp-edged tooth and claw,
Like not to go off read more
Anger seek it prey,--
Something to tear with sharp-edged tooth and claw,
Like not to go off hungry, leaving Love
To feast on milk and honeycomb at will.
Fear not the anger of the wise to raise;
Those best can fear reproof who merit praise.
Fear not the anger of the wise to raise;
Those best can fear reproof who merit praise.
Anger is only the will to reform.
Anger is only the will to reform.
The flame of anger, bright and brief, sharpens the barb of love.
The flame of anger, bright and brief, sharpens the barb of love.
Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one
Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one
