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Anger Quote by Alexander Pope

“To be angry is to revenge the faults of others on ourselves.” quote by Alexander Pope
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“To be angry is to revenge the faults of others on ourselves.”

Alexander Pope

About This Quote

Source Poem: An Essay on Man, 1733

Blaming others for our own mistakes harms us more than the offender.

In simple terms: Holding others responsible hurts us.

Key Takeaway

Own your reactions, not others' faults.

Themes

responsibility self-awareness emotions

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • personal conflicts
  • workplace criticism
  • family disputes
  • social media arguments

Key Concepts

Stoicism psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you react when blamed?
  • What can you change in yourself?
A Different Perspective

It may ignore systemic issues causing the fault.

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