Category Archives: anger

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation

Posted on 31 October 2011 by philosiblog

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation. – Cicero What does that mean? To me, it basically says “Shut up already!” We know that you can’t have a conversation with both (or all) of the people talking at … Continue reading →

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Disturbing emotions not only disturb our own state of mind, they also disturb the minds of others.

Posted on 30 October 2011 by philosiblog

Disturbing emotions not only disturb our own state of mind, they also disturb the minds of others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Our lives intersect the lives of others. When we are with others, if we have any empathy at … Continue reading →

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There are two things a person should never be angry at; what they can help, and what they cannot

Posted on 17 October 2011 by philosiblog

There are two things a person should never be angry at; what they can help, and what they cannot. – Plato What does that mean? This reminds me of the old saying “There are two kinds of people in this … Continue reading →

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Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster.

Posted on 2 October 2011 by philosiblog

Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this speaks to a fundamental truth of life. … Continue reading →

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Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue.

Posted on 25 September 2011 by philosiblog

Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a variation of “violence begets more violence” but is stated from the opposite direction. He is calling … Continue reading →

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A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners.

Posted on 24 September 2011 by philosiblog

A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this speaks of the envy and bitterness that is part of the lives of so many people. They aren’t … Continue reading →

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Non violence is a sign of strength; violence is a sign of desperation and weakness.

Posted on 11 September 2011 by philosiblog

Non violence is a sign of strength; violence is a sign of desperation and weakness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a testament to wisdom over ‘common knowledge.’ Many people think that fighting, conquering and vanquishing are the ultimate … Continue reading →

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The greatest remedy for anger is delay.

Posted on 10 September 2011 by philosiblog

The greatest remedy for anger is delay. – Seneca What does that mean? Anger, when delayed or deferred, is weakened. This, he believes, is the best course, to allow anger to fade away before it is acted out. In his case, I … Continue reading →

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Anger: an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.

Posted on 27 March 2011 by philosiblog

Anger: an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured. – Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Seneca the Younger) What does that mean? This phrase, in a slightly … Continue reading →

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Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.

Posted on 12 March 2011 by philosiblog

Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding. – Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? While the term “correct under-standing” shows up repeatedly in Buddhist writings, I am told by a reliable source (a Zen Assistant-Priest) that the English … Continue reading →

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