Angry Quote by Aristotle
“We praise a man who feels angry on the right grounds and against the right persons and also in the right manner at the right moment and for the right length of time.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, 350 BC
Anger is commendable when it is justified, directed at the right people, expressed appropriately, timed well, and of suitable duration.
In simple terms: Right anger is proper.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate justified, measured anger.
Themes
ethics
emotion
justice
Mood
reflective
ethical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- political debate
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- When is anger counterproductive?
- How to channel anger constructively?
A Different Perspective
Excessive anger can still cause harm.
