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Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong
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"Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong"

- Baltasar Gracian

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This quote by Baltasar Gracian is a reminder to take an action back and think prior to acting when we are feeling mad or frustrated. It is easy to let our emotions take over and make choices that we may later regret. By taking a moment to stop briefly and show, we can make certain that our choices are based on reasoning and reason instead of our feelings. This quote is a pointer to take a deep breath and believe prior to we act, especially when we are feeling overwhelmed or angry. It is important to keep in mind that when we remain in a mood, we are more likely to make errors and do things that we might later regret. Taking a minute to pause and show can help us make sure that our decisions are based upon reasoning and reason instead of our feelings.

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Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Baltasar Gracian between January 8, 1601 and December 6, 1658. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Spain. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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