A man who does not know how to be angry, does not know how…
“A man who does not know how to be angry, does not know how to be good. Now and then a man should be shaken to the core with indignation over things evil.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A person who never feels anger cannot be truly good; righteous indignation awakens moral action.
In simple terms: Anger can be a moral catalyst.
Allow righteous anger to motivate good.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- civil rights
- environmental advocacy
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt righteous anger?
- How can you channel it constructively?
Uncontrolled anger can become destructive.