--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Macarius said also, ‘If you are stirred…" description: "\"“Macarius said also, ‘If you are stirred to anger when you want to reprove someone, you are gratifying your own passions. Do not lose yourself in order..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e69/benedicta-ward-42146_anger_macarius-said-also-if-you-are-stirred-to_1864475.jpg" --- # Macarius said also, ‘If you are stirred to anger when you… ![“Macarius said also, ‘If you are stirred to anger when you want to reprove someone, you are gratifying your own passions. Do not lose yourself in order to save another.” quote by Benedicta Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e69/benedicta-ward-42146_anger_macarius-said-also-if-you-are-stirred-to_1864475.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e69/benedicta-ward-42146_anger_macarius-said-also-if-you-are-stirred-to_1864475.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e69/benedicta-ward-42146_anger_macarius-said-also-if-you-are-stirred-to_1864475.jpg) > ““Macarius said also, ‘If you are stirred to anger when you want to reprove someone, you are gratifying your own passions. Do not lose yourself in order to save another.”” [Benedicta Ward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/benedicta-ward/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Getting angry while correcting someone fuels personal ego rather than helping them; self‑control is essential for compassionate guidance. **In simple terms:** Anger in correction serves ego, not others. Key Takeaway Practice calm, compassionate correction. Themes empathy self‑control communication Mood thoughtful calm Type advice spiritual When to use this quote - counseling - parenting - leadership training Key Concepts ego anger management teaching spiritual discipline Questions to Reflect On - How can you stay calm when correcting? - What strategies help you avoid ego? A Different Perspective Self‑criticism may hinder honesty. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Anger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/anger/) ## Related quotes > [“What the fuck am I supposed to do when ants try to steal our food, Dia?” She didn’t respond for a second but finally…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-m-darhower/what-the-fuck-am-i-supposed-to-do-when-ants-try-to-steal-our-food-dia/) [J.M. 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