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“Angry and choleric men are as ungrateful and unsociable as thunder and lightning, being in themselves all storm and tempest; but quiet and easy natures are like fair weather, welcome to all.” quote by Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon
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“Angry and choleric men are as ungrateful and unsociable as thunder and lightning, being in themselves all storm and tempest; but quiet and easy natures are like fair weather, welcome to all.”

Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Stormy personalities are hostile; calm ones are pleasant and sociable.

In simple terms: Stormy tempers repel; calm temperaments attract.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate calmness for better social relations.

Themes

temperament social interaction emotions character

Mood

peaceful optimistic

Type

social philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • conflict resolution
  • personal development

Key Concepts

psychology social dynamics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you manage stormy emotions?
  • What benefits arise from a calm demeanor?
A Different Perspective

Not all calm people are pleasant.

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