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Tag Archives: anger
When anger enters the mind, wisdom departs.
When anger enters the mind, wisdom departs – Thomas à Kempis What does that mean? Anger. In moderation it can be somewhat useful as a motivator. But how rarely is it used in moderation? It seems to run past moderation … Continue reading
Posted in anger, clarity, decision, thinking, understanding, wisdom
Tagged @Zen_Moments, anger, departs, enters, Thomas à Kempis, wisdom
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Price your anger so expensive until no one can pay to see it.
Price your anger so expensive until no one can pay to see it. – HereTheQuotess What does that mean? There are times when others push us towards anger. In my opinion, this quote is asking us to raise the price … Continue reading
As one falling headlong has no control over his body… so with the mind when it plunges into anger, love or the other passions.
As one falling headlong has no control over his body… so with the mind when it plunges into anger, love or the other passions. – Seneca What does that mean? While the quote is from a section where he discusses … Continue reading
Posted in anger, emotion, opportunity, personal growth, self knowledge
Tagged anger, control, falling, mind, passion, Seneca
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It would help if there were greater understanding that anger never helps to solve a problem.
It would help if there were greater understanding that anger never helps to solve a problem. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, to me, is about the futility of anger. Anger is many things to many people, but … Continue reading
Posted in anger, choice, emotion, habits, opportunity, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, problem, understanding
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Anger has this poor quality: It refuses to be ruled. Anger rages against truth itself if the truth is shown to be contrary to its own will.
Anger has this poor quality: It refuses to be ruled. Anger rages against truth itself if the truth is shown to be contrary to its own will. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote details but one of the … Continue reading
It’s harmful to employ technology fired by anger and hatred. It can only be beneficial if we’re motivated to seek the welfare of all beings.
It’s harmful to employ technology fired by anger and hatred. It can only be beneficial if we’re motivated to seek the welfare of all beings. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is a very interesting quote, … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, caring, help, improve, motivation
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, harmful, hatred
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Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge.
Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, as you might imagine is about forgiveness and the power that one simple act has to change our … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, emotion, forgiveness, kindness, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, stop
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Anger destroys our peace of mind and causes trouble. It also hampers our ability to function properly.
Anger destroys our peace of mind and causes trouble. It also hampers our ability to function properly. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? At the beginning of the quote, it talks about how anger destroys our peace of mind. I … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, discipline, gentle, improve, time
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, destroys, peace
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Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.
Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote answers the problem it poses by stating the opposites for each of the deficiencies. Anger can be countered … Continue reading
Posted in affection, anger, compassion, cooperation, help, respect
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, hatred, jealousy
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Gratitude is the antidote to the two things that stop us: fear and anger.
Gratitude is the antidote to the two things that stop us: fear and anger. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? The more complete quote is “Gratitude is the antidote to the two things that stop us: fear and anger. Fear … Continue reading
Posted in anger, fear, gratitude, observation, risk, thankful
Tagged @tonyrobbins, anger, fear, gratitude, Tony Robbins
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Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There have been a number of studies that link the ‘negative’ emotions with … Continue reading
Posted in anger, compassion, habits, kindness, peace, perspective
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, compassion, Dalai Lama, hatred
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Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives.
Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about our negative emotions and … Continue reading
Posted in anger, focus, habits, personal growth, reflection, weakness
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, jealousy, pride
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Actions driven solely by anger are of no use at all; realizing this can help strengthen your determination to resist it.
Actions driven solely by anger are of no use at all; realizing this can help strengthen your determination to resist it. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Does anger really accomplish anything? Some might say that it is useful for motivation, … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, emotion, power, setting an example, struggle
Tagged @DalaiLama, action, anger, avoid, Dalai Lama
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The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred
The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote lauds those who can conquer their inner demons of anger and hatred. In doing so, the quote says that it is … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, conquer, Dalai Lama, hate, hero
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The nature of our motivation determines the character of our work
The nature of our motivation determines the character of our work. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote warns us to be mindful of what we do, and what our motivation is when we do it. If we are doing … Continue reading
Posted in anger, beauty, compassion, love, motivation, potential
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, love, motivation
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