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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.
Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.
Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.
An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
Anger, which, far sweeter than trickling drops of honey, rises in
the bosom of a man like smoke.
Anger, which, far sweeter than trickling drops of honey, rises in
the bosom of a man like smoke.
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.
Anger assists hands however weak.
[Lat., Quamlibet infirmas adjuvat ira manus.]
Anger assists hands however weak.
[Lat., Quamlibet infirmas adjuvat ira manus.]
Anger manages everything badly.
Anger manages everything badly.
Being angered is the greatest defeat to a human being.
Being angered is the greatest defeat to a human being.
They are borne along by the violence of their rage, and think it
is a waste of time to read more
They are borne along by the violence of their rage, and think it
is a waste of time to ask who are guilty.
[Lat., Trahit ipse furoris
Impetus, et visum est lenti quaesisse nocentum.]