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“Patience perforce with willful choler meeting/Makes my flesh tremble in their different greeting./I will withdraw, but this intrusion shall,/Now seeming sweet, convert to bitt'rest gall.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““Patience perforce with willful choler meeting/Makes my flesh tremble in their different greeting./I will withdraw, but this intrusion shall,/Now seeming sweet, convert to bitt'rest gall.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

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

A character describes how anger and impatience cause physical distress, prompting withdrawal and a bitter aftertaste.

In simple terms: Anger makes you uneasy and leads to regret.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and calm anger early.

Themes

anger patience selfcontrol

Mood

tense reflective

Type

literary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • conflict
  • personal stress
  • interpersonal tension

Key Concepts

emotional turbulence selfregulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you notice early signs of anger?
  • What calming habits help you withdraw constructively?
A Different Perspective

Anger may be suppressed but not resolved, leading to lingering bitterness.

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