Anger quote by Aristotle

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Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right
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"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"

- Aristotle

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This quote by Aristotle speaks to the concept that it is simple to blow up, however it is a lot more challenging to be upset in such a way that is proper and useful. It is not easy to be able to manage one's feelings and direct them in a manner that is positive and helpful. It takes a great deal of self-discipline and comprehending to be able to direct one's anger in a way that is useful to the situation. It is important to be able to acknowledge when it is proper to be upset and when it is not. It is likewise important to be able to direct one's anger in a way that is not devastating or harmful. Aristotle's quote speaks with the concept that it is difficult to be able to control one's emotions and direct them in such a way that is useful and positive. It takes a lot of self-discipline and understanding to be able to direct one's anger in a way that is helpful to the scenario.

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Aristotle This quote is written / told by Aristotle between 384 BC and 322 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece, the quote is categorized under the topic Anger. The author also have 113 other quotes.

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