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“This at least should be a rule through the letter-writing world: that no angry letter be posted till four-and-twenty hours will have elapsed since it was written.” quote by Anthony Trollope
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“This at least should be a rule through the letter-writing world: that no angry letter be posted till four-and-twenty hours will have elapsed since it was written.”

Anthony Trollope

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Way We Live Now, 1875

Letters should be delayed to allow cooling off, preventing rash, angry communications.

In simple terms: Delay angry letters to avoid impulsive harm.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience before sending heated messages.

Themes

communication patience emotional regulation

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

advice literary

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • online forums
  • customer service
  • political activism
  • media publishing

Key Concepts

impulse control written discourse social etiquette

Questions to Reflect On

  • What situations justify immediate communication?
  • How can we encourage thoughtful writing?
A Different Perspective

Not all urgent matters can wait; emergencies may require immediate action.

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