Anger Quote by Eknath Easwaran
“Every angry thought makes it a little easier to get angry the next time, and a little more likely.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Man Who Counted, Eknath Easwaran, 1995
Repeated angry thoughts reinforce neural pathways, making future anger more likely.
In simple terms: Anger feeds on itself.
Key Takeaway
Interrupt negative thought cycles.
Themes
emotion regulation
habit formation
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
psychological
practical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- stress management workshops
- personal reflection journals
Key Concepts
cognitive conditioning
emotional inertia
neural plasticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help break the anger loop?
- Can compassion reduce recurring anger?
A Different Perspective
Changing thoughts alone may not address underlying triggers.
