The intoxication of anger like that of the grape shows us to others but hides us from ourselves. We injure our own cause in the opinion of the world when we too passionately defend it.
I never work better than when I am inspired by anger; for when I am angry I can write pray and preach well for then my whole temperament is quickened my understanding sharpened and all mundane vexations and temptations depart.
If a man is crossing a river and an empty boat collides with his own skiff even though he be a bad-tempered man he will not become very angry. But if he sees a man in the boat he will shout at him to steer clear. If the shout is not heard he will shout
Anger is the most impotent of passions. It effects nothing it goes about and hurts the one who is possessed by it more than the one against whom it is directed.
Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.
How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.
Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
Anger as soon as fed is dead Tis starving makes it fat.
Anger and jealousy can no more bear to lose sight of their objects than love.
For every minute you remain angry you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.
He who angers you conquers you.
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.’08-02-2010
Get mad then get over it.
One should not lose ones temper unless one is certain of getting more and more angry to the end.
He overcomes a stout enemy who overcomes his own anger.
I was angry with my friend I told my wrath my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not my wrath did grow.
An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
The intoxication of anger like that of the grape shows us to others but hides us from ourselves. We injure our own cause in the opinion of the world when we too passionately defend it.
When anger rises think of the consequences.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
To rule ones anger is well; to prevent it is still better.
Anger blows out the lamp of the mind.
I never work better than when I am inspired by anger; for when I am angry I can write pray and preach well for then my whole temperament is quickened my understanding sharpened and all mundane vexations and temptations depart.
The man against whom you feel anger in your heart Is not to be admonished by mere words. First subdue him by force And then use your weapon of words.
To be angry is to revenge the faults of others on ourselves.
Anger begins in folly and ends in repentance.
Beware of him that is slow to anger; for when it is long coming it is the stronger when it comes and the longer kept. Abused patience turns to fury.
Anger if not restrained is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.
An over-taxed patience gives way to fierce anger. Furor fit læsa sæpius patientia.
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers for thereby some have entertained Angers unawares.
When angry count four; when very angry swear.
No man is angry that feels not himself hurt.
Never forget what a man has said to you when he was angry. If he has charged you with anything you better look it up.
Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness; anger concealed often hardens into revenge.
In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth and have begun striving for ourselves.
If you fear making anyone mad then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.
If a man is crossing a river and an empty boat collides with his own skiff even though he be a bad-tempered man he will not become very angry. But if he sees a man in the boat he will shout at him to steer clear. If the shout is not heard he will shout
Anger is the most impotent of passions. It effects nothing it goes about and hurts the one who is possessed by it more than the one against whom it is directed.
When I am right I get angry. Churchill gets angry when he is wrong. So we were often angry at each other.
There is nothing more galling to angry people than the coolness of those on whom they wish to vent their spleen.
Whenever you are angry be assured that it is not only a Present evil but that you have increased a habit.
Anger is one of the sinews of the Soul; he that wants it hath a maimed mind.
Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.
When a man is wrong and wont admit is he always gets angry.
Anger is seldom without an argument but seldom with a good one.
Anger is a short madness.
Grab the broom of anger and drive off the beast of fear.
Thomas Jefferson?s Decalogue of Canons X. When angry count ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.
Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.
The flame of anger bright and brief sharpens the barb of love.
The size of a man can be measured by the size of the thing that makes him angry.
Speak when you?re angry and you?ll make the best speech you?ll ever regret.
He is a fool who cannot be angry; but he is a wise man who will not.