Anger quote by Cato the Younger

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An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes
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"An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes"

- Cato the Younger

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This quote by Cato the Younger speaks with the idea that when somebody is upset, they are not believing clearly. They are so consumed by their emotions that they are not able to think logically. When somebody is mad, they frequently speak without thinking, and their words can be hurtful and damaging. They are so focused on expressing their anger that they fail to consider the consequences of their words. Moreover, when somebody is angry, they often close their eyes, as if to lock out the world and the people around them. This additional stresses the concept that when somebody is mad, they are not thinking plainly and are not able to see the larger image. This quote serves as a reminder to take a step back and believe prior to speaking when we are feeling upset.

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Cato the Younger This quote is written / told by Cato the Younger between 95 BC and 46 BC. He was a famous Politician from Rome, the quote is categorized under the topic Anger. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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