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Anger makes dull men witty, but it keeps them poor.
Anger makes dull men witty, but it keeps them poor.
Being angered is the greatest defeat to a human being.
Being angered is the greatest defeat to a human being.
When angry, count to four. When very angry, swear.
When angry, count to four. When very angry, swear.
Keep your temper. A decision made in anger is never sound.
Keep your temper. A decision made in anger is never sound.
No man provokes me with impunity.
[Lat., Nemo me impune lacessit.]
No man provokes me with impunity.
[Lat., Nemo me impune lacessit.]
Anger is what makes a clear mind seem clouded.
Anger is what makes a clear mind seem clouded.
There are two things a person should never be angry at, what they can help, and what they cannot.
There are two things a person should never be angry at, what they can help, and what they cannot.
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.
Anger is only the will to reform.
Anger is only the will to reform.
