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 as soon as fed is dead — 'Tis starving makes it fat.

Anger as soon as fed is dead — 'Tis starving makes it fat.

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.]

Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one

Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist. -Golda Meir.

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist. -Golda Meir.

Anger is a killing thing: it kills the man who angers, for each rage leaves him less than he had read more

Anger is a killing thing: it kills the man who angers, for each rage leaves him less than he had been before - it takes something from him.rn

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.

When anger rises, think of the consequences

When anger rises, think of the consequences

Beware the fury of a patient man. -John Dryden.

Beware the fury of a patient man. -John Dryden.