Affected Quote by Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon
“Anger is an affected madness, compounded of pride and folly, and an intention to do commonly more mischief than it can bring to pass; and, without doubt, of all passions which actually disturb the mind of man, it is most in our power to extinguish, at least, to suppress and correct, our anger.”
About This Quote
Anger is a destructive passion that can be suppressed or corrected, unlike many other emotions that dominate the mind.
In simple terms: Anger is a harmful passion that can be controlled.
Key Takeaway
Learn to manage anger constructively.
Themes
emotions
self‑control
psychology
conflict
virtue
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace disputes
- parenting
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Stoicism
cognitive reframing
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your anger?
- How can you channel it positively?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing anger may ignore underlying issues.
