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Angry Quote by Charles Spurgeon

“Oh, the hard, cruel thoughts which men have toward one another when they are angry! They kill and slay a thousand times over. These hasty sins are soon forgotten by us, but they are not forgotten by God.” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“Oh, the hard, cruel thoughts which men have toward one another when they are angry! They kill and slay a thousand times over. These hasty sins are soon forgotten by us, but they are not forgotten by God.”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Perils of Anger, 1865

Anger drives people to destructive acts that are quickly forgotten by humans but remembered by a higher moral authority.

In simple terms: Anger leads to harmful deeds that linger spiritually.

Key Takeaway

Control anger to avoid lasting harm.

Themes

anger violence forgiveness spirituality

Mood

somber serious

Type

religious ethical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships
  • justice systems
  • social media disputes

Key Concepts

moral accountability human frailty divine judgment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your anger?
  • How do you reconcile forgiveness with memory?
A Different Perspective

Anger can sometimes be a catalyst for necessary change.

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