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Angry Quote by Abdu'l-Bahá

“Be not the slave of your moods, but their master. But if you are so angry, so depressed and so sore that your spirit cannot find deliverance and peace even in prayer, then quickly go and give some pleasure to someone lowly or sorrowful, or to a guilty or innocent sufferer! Sacrifice yourself, your…” quote by Abdu'l-Bahá
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“Be not the slave of your moods, but their master. But if you are so angry, so depressed and so sore that your spirit cannot find deliverance and peace even in prayer, then quickly go and give some pleasure to someone lowly or sorrowful, or to a guilty or innocent sufferer! Sacrifice yourself, your talent, your time, your rest to another, to one who has to bear a heavier load than you - and your unhappy mood will dissolve into a blessed, contented submission to God.”

Abdu'l-Bahá

About This Quote

Source Book: Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh, 1912

Control your emotions rather than being ruled by them; self‑sacrifice and service can transform personal anguish into spiritual peace.

In simple terms: Master your moods, help others.

Key Takeaway

Serve others to lift your spirit.

Themes

spirituality service emotional mastery

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • counseling
  • personal crisis
  • religious practice

Key Concepts

self‑sacrifice compassion faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice emotional mastery without external aid?
  • What small act of service could shift your mood?
A Different Perspective

May not always be possible to help others immediately.

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