“Anger is a short madness.”
Horace
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Anger Quotes
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Anger Quotes
Read 200 of the best anger quotes on controlling your temper, staying calm and letting go, from Seneca, Buddha, Marcus Aurelius, Shakespeare and more.
“Anyone can get angry - that is easy; but to do this to the right person, to the right extent, at the right time, with the right motive, and in the right way, that is not for every one, nor is it easy.”
Aristotle
Self-ControlWisdom
“The greatest remedy for anger is delay.”
Seneca
PatienceCalm
“Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.”
Seneca
Self-HarmConsequences
“Anger is like those falling ruins which break themselves upon that which they crush.”
Seneca
DestructionConsequences
“No plague has cost the human race more dear.”
Seneca
AngerHumanity
“Consider how much more pain is brought on us by the anger and vexation caused by such acts than by the acts themselves, at which we are angry and vexed.”
Marcus Aurelius
ConsequencesPerspective
“When thou art much vexed or grieved, consider that man's life is only a moment.”
Marcus Aurelius
PerspectiveCalm
“A good disposition is invincible, if it be genuine.”
Marcus Aurelius
KindnessStrength
“It is not men's acts which disturb us, but it is our own opinions which disturb us.”
Marcus Aurelius
MindsetControl
“Begin the morning by saying to thyself, I shall meet with the busy-body, the ungrateful, arrogant, deceitful, envious, unsocial.”
Marcus Aurelius
MorningPreparation
“Remember that it is not he who reviles you or strikes you, who insults you, but it is your opinion about these things as being insulting.”
Epictetus
InsultsMindset
“When any person harms you, or speaks badly of you, remember that he acts or speaks from a supposition of its being his duty.”
Epictetus
UnderstandingForgiveness
“If then you wish not to be of an angry temper, do not feed the habit.”
Epictetus
HabitsSelf-Control
“Anger turns the mind out of doors and bolts the entrance.”
Plutarch
MindReason
“Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance.”
Pythagoras
RegretFolly
“An angry man is again angry with himself, when he returns to reason.”
Publilius Syrus
RegretReason
“He who holds back rising anger like a rolling chariot, him I call a real driver; other people are but holding the reins.”
Buddha (Dhammapada)
Self-ControlStrength
“Beware of bodily anger, and control thy body!”
Buddha (Dhammapada)
Self-ControlDiscipline
“'He abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me' - in those who harbour such thoughts hatred will never cease.”
Buddha (Dhammapada)
ResentmentLetting Go
“Let a man leave anger, let him forsake pride, let him overcome all bondage!”
Buddha (Dhammapada)
PrideFreedom
“From anger cometh delusion; from delusion the confused memory; from confused memory the destruction of Reason; from destruction of Reason he perishes.”
Bhagavad Gita
ConsequencesReason
“Triple is the gate of this hell, destructive of the self - lust, wrath and greed.”
Bhagavad Gita
SpiritualitySelf-Control
“He who fights with most skill does not become angry.”
Lao Tzu
CalmStrength
“When he is angry, he thinks of the difficulties his anger may involve him in.”
Confucius
ConsequencesWisdom
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About Anger Quotes
Everyone gets angry. It is one of the most natural human emotions, but also one of the most dangerous when it takes control. A moment of anger can damage friendships, families and careers, while learning to master it brings peace, respect and clear thinking.
This collection brings together 200 of the best anger quotes from philosophers, spiritual teachers and great writers, including Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, the Buddha, the Bhagavad Gita, Confucius and William Shakespeare. These quotes about anger will help you understand your temper, stay calm under pressure and let go of what you cannot change.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Anger quotes.
What is the most famous quote about anger?
Horace's "Anger is a short madness" is one of the oldest and most quoted lines about anger. Aristotle's observation that anyone can get angry, but being angry in the right way at the right time is rare and difficult, is another classic.
What did Seneca say about controlling anger?
Seneca wrote a whole book on anger and said the greatest remedy for it is delay. He believed that simply waiting before reacting gives reason time to return, which prevents words and actions we later regret.
What does the Bhagavad Gita say about anger?
The Gita explains that anger leads to delusion, delusion clouds memory, and a clouded memory destroys reason. It also names anger, along with lust and greed, as one of the three gates that lead a person to ruin.
What are some Bible verses about anger?
Well-known verses include Ephesians 4:26, "let not the sun go down upon your wrath," and Proverbs 16:32, which says a person who is slow to anger is greater than a mighty warrior. James 1:19 advises being quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger.
What are good quotes to help calm anger?
Try reminding yourself of Marcus Aurelius's point that anger often hurts us more than the thing we are angry about, or Benjamin Franklin's warning that whatever begins in anger ends in shame. Thomas Jefferson also said staying calm gives you an advantage in any situation.
How can I control my anger?
Most wise teachers agree on a few simple steps: pause before reacting, remember that the situation is usually smaller than it feels, and look at things from the other person's point of view. If anger is affecting your relationships or health, talking to a counsellor or doctor can also help.