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I do get angry some time, but if I let that feeling take…

“I do get angry some time, but if I let that feeling take over it would only cloud my thinking and disable me from making the right decision when it counts the most. I just try to think about my mother, children, God, and of course my freedom.” quote by Lonnie Earl Johnson
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“I do get angry some time, but if I let that feeling take over it would only cloud my thinking and disable me from making the right decision when it counts the most. I just try to think about my mother, children, God, and of course my freedom.”

Lonnie Earl Johnson

About This Quote

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

He controls anger by focusing on higher values, preventing poor decisions.

In simple terms: He avoids anger by thinking of loved ones and freedom.

Key Takeaway

Use values to manage emotions.

Themes

emotional regulation values decision making

Mood

calm determined

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • stressful meetings
  • leadership moments
  • personal crises

Key Concepts

Self‑control ethical reasoning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values guide you in anger?
  • How can you practice this habit?
A Different Perspective

May be difficult in intense moments.

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