Anger Quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett
“When you will not fly into a passion people know you are stronger than they are, because you are strong enough to hold in your rage, and they are not, and they say stupid things they wish they hadn't said afterward. There's nothing so strong as rage, except what makes you hold it in--that's stronger. It's a good thing not to answer your enemies.”
About This Quote
Restraint over intense emotions demonstrates superior inner strength, surpassing the raw power of rage itself.
In simple terms: Self‑control shows true power.
Key Takeaway
Holding back anger is stronger than expressing it.
Themes
self‑control
inner strength
emotional intelligence
power dynamics
conflict resolution
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- when provoked by criticism
- in heated arguments
- during workplace disputes
- in personal relationships
Key Concepts
rage
restraint
personal mastery
social perception
Practical Applications
- leadership development
- conflict mediation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does restraint change the outcome of a conflict?
- What does it mean to be stronger than one's anger?
