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The sun must not set upon anger, much less will I let the…

“The sun must not set upon anger, much less will I let the sun set upon the anger of God towards me.” quote by John Donne
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“The sun must not set upon anger, much less will I let the sun set upon the anger of God towards me.”

John Donne

About This Quote

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

One should not allow anger to dominate, especially not divine wrath, but seek peace and forgiveness.

In simple terms: Don’t let anger rule, especially not God’s.

Key Takeaway

Release anger, pursue peace.

Themes

forgiveness spirituality selfcontrol

Mood

reflective spiritual

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage disputes
  • personal grievances
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

Christian mysticism inner conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you forgive without fearing divine judgment?
  • What holds you back from letting go?
A Different Perspective

Divine anger may be interpreted differently across faiths.

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