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 may in time change to gladness; vexation may be succeeded by content. But a kingdom that has once been read more

Anger may in time change to gladness; vexation may be succeeded by content. But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; norcan the dead ever be brought back to life. Hence the enlightened ruler is heedful, and the good general full of caution. This is the way to keep a country at peace and an army intact.

He who angers you conquers you.

He who angers you conquers you.

Anger itself does more harm than the condition which aroused anger.

Anger itself does more harm than the condition which aroused anger.

Anger should never be an overnight guest.

Anger should never be an overnight guest.

Anger is a noble infirmity; the generous failing of the just; the one degree that riseth above zeal, asserting the read more

Anger is a noble infirmity; the generous failing of the just; the one degree that riseth above zeal, asserting the prerogative of virtue.

Anger is one of the sinews of the Soul; he that wants it hath a maimed mind.

Anger is one of the sinews of the Soul; he that wants it hath a maimed mind.

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.

A man is about as big as the things that make him angry

A man is about as big as the things that make him angry