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“I wish that strife would vanish away from among gods and mortals, and gall, which makes a man grow angry for all his great mind, that gall of anger that swarms like smoke inside of a man's heart and becomes a thing sweeter to him by far than the dripping of honey.” quote by Homer
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“I wish that strife would vanish away from among gods and mortals, and gall, which makes a man grow angry for all his great mind, that gall of anger that swarms like smoke inside of a man's heart and becomes a thing sweeter to him by far than the dripping of honey.”

Homer

About This Quote

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

Anger can become a sweet, intoxicating force that overwhelms reason, likened to honey’s allure.

In simple terms: Anger can feel alluring.

Key Takeaway

Beware of anger’s seductive nature.

Themes

anger emotion temptation self‑control

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • stress management
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

classical literature psychology mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your anger?
  • How can you transform anger into constructive energy?
A Different Perspective

Anger may cloud judgment and cause harm.

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