A man makes inferiors his superiors by heat; self control is the rule. Anger is an uncontrollable feeling that betrays read more

A man makes inferiors his superiors by heat; self control is the rule. Anger is an uncontrollable feeling that betrays what you are when you are not yourself. Anger is that powerful internal force that blows out the light of reason. Know this to be the enemy: it is anger, born of desire. -Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands,
hoist the black flag, and begin read more

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands,
hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

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

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

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, 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.

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.

Anger is one of the sinews of the soul.

Anger is one of the sinews of the soul.

Anger is never without an argument, but seldom with a good one.

Anger is never without an argument, but seldom with a good one.

Two things a man should never be angry at: what he can help, and what he cannot help. Clarendon -Thomas read more

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