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When angry, count to four. When very angry, swear.
When angry, count to four. When very angry, swear.
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.]
A man makes inferiors his superiors by heat; self control is the rule.
A man makes inferiors his superiors by heat; self control is the rule.
Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one
Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one
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.]
One should not lose one's temper unless one is certain of getting more and more angry to the end.
One should not lose one's temper unless one is certain of getting more and more angry to the end.
He who angers you conquers you.
He who angers you conquers you.
Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools.
Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools.
