Anger Quote by C. D. C. Reeve
““Warriors with developed senses of honour and hair-trigger tempers sensitive to the slightest insult make dangerous enemies but they also make uncertain allies. Indeed, Aristotle claims that ‘our anger is more aroused against associates and friends we think have insulted us than against strangers’. This is the dilemma at the heart of heroic values. It is, again, one reason that Homer invites the goddess to sing about anger, one reason that she sings a song in which that anger is first directed against friends and then against enemies.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ethics of Heroism, C. D. C. Reeve, 2010
Honor-driven anger can both empower and destabilize relationships, making allies unpredictable.
In simple terms: Honor can cause volatile friendships.
Key Takeaway
Manage honor with self‑awareness.
Themes
ethics
psychology
relationships
Mood
thoughtful
cautionary
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- team dynamics
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
honor
anger
heroic values
Questions to Reflect On
- How does honor affect your reactions to perceived slights?
- Can you channel anger constructively?
A Different Perspective
Honor may lead to irrational hostility.
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