--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The confounding of all right and wrong…" description: "\"The confounding of all right and wrong, in wild fury, has averted from us the gracious favor of the gods.\" — Catullus" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f0/catullus-11720_anger_the-confounding-of-all-right-and-wrong-i_146708.jpg" --- # The confounding of all right and wrong, in wild fury, has… ![“The confounding of all right and wrong, in wild fury, has averted from us the gracious favor of the gods.” quote by Catullus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f0/catullus-11720_anger_the-confounding-of-all-right-and-wrong-i_146708.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f0/catullus-11720_anger_the-confounding-of-all-right-and-wrong-i_146708.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f0/catullus-11720_anger_the-confounding-of-all-right-and-wrong-i_146708.jpg) > “The confounding of all right and wrong, in wild fury, has averted from us the gracious favor of the gods.” [Catullus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/catullus/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Confusing moral judgments in anger drives away divine favor. **In simple terms:** Anger clouds right and wrong, losing grace. Key Takeaway Cultivate calm to discern morality. Themes morality anger divine favor confusion Mood thoughtful serious Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - Conflict resolution - ethical deliberation - personal reflection Key Concepts Ethics emotional regulation ancient poetry Questions to Reflect On - What cal you calm in heated moral debates? - How does anger affect your sense of fairness? 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