Angry Quote by Donna Leon
““when children loved you, you knew everything, and when they were angry with you, you knew nothing?””
About This Quote
Source Book: Death in a Strange Country by Donna Leon, 1995
When children love you you feel omniscient; their anger reveals your ignorance and humility
In simple terms: Children love gives confidence; their anger shows you don't know everything
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility when faced with criticism
Themes
humility
relationships
learning
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- teaching
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when a child is angry with you?
- What can you learn from that anger?
A Different Perspective
Anger may stem from deeper issues, not just your lack of knowledge
![“I know. So, I was angry with you. I didn't know why. I was angry with the world. I did know why. I hated all my therapists for being useless. I was this little ball of self-destructive fury, and none of them could do anything but tell me that I was a little ball of self-destructive fury. [...] I…” quote by Gayle Forman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3cb/gayle-forman-312_anger_i-know-so-i-was-angry-with-you-i-didn-t_1459346.jpg)
