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“The man that is dominated by Anger Doth not know what is seemly and seeth not the Law; That man whom Hate doth accompany, Becometh like unto murky darkness.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“The man that is dominated by Anger Doth not know what is seemly and seeth not the Law; That man whom Hate doth accompany, Becometh like unto murky darkness.”

Gautama Buddha

About This Quote

Source Sutra: Dhammapada, Verse 5, 3rd century BCE

Anger blinds moral judgment and aligns one with darkness, while hatred deepens the loss of clarity and righteousness.

In simple terms: Anger and hate obscure right and and lead to darkness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate calm and compassion to see clearly.

Themes

morality emotions spirituality

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • leadership decisions
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

Buddhist ethics psychology mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does anger affect your decision making?
  • What practices help you replace hatred with compassion?
A Different Perspective

Anger can sometimes motivate action, but it often impairs judgment and harms relationships.

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