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Anger Quote by Benjamin Whichcote

“He that repents is angry with himself; I need not be angry with him.” quote by Benjamin Whichcote
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“He that repents is angry with himself; I need not be angry with him.”

Benjamin Whichcote

About This Quote

Self-anger is a sign of conscience; forgiveness is better than resentment.

In simple terms: Being angry at yourself shows you care; it's okay to forgive.

Key Takeaway

Practice self-forgiveness.

Themes

self-awareness forgiveness emotions

Mood

thoughtful calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal failure
  • conflict resolution
  • moral dilemmas

Key Concepts

self-criticism compassion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your self-anger?
  • How can you transform it into growth?
A Different Perspective

Self-anger can lead to excessive self-punishment.

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