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Anger Quote by George Carlin

“There's a part of me that is angry. Not in the sense of, "Gee, George is an angry guy!" I mean, anyone who's been with me five minutes, five years, whatever, they would tell you they've rarely seen me in a moment of anger. Yes, I can become highly irritated in a line that's moving slowly, or with…” quote by George Carlin
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“There's a part of me that is angry. Not in the sense of, "Gee, George is an angry guy!" I mean, anyone who's been with me five minutes, five years, whatever, they would tell you they've rarely seen me in a moment of anger. Yes, I can become highly irritated in a line that's moving slowly, or with a clerk who's incompetent. But I don't yell. I don't get rude. I am clear about what I expect. In a store, my mother always told me, "Ask for the manager immediately. It changes the tone of the conversation."”

George Carlin

About This Quote

Source Stand‑up Comedy: "The Anger Management" routine, 1992

He describes his low‑frequency anger, noting he expresses irritation calmly and directly rather than explosively.

In simple terms: He gets angry rarely and handles it politely.

Key Takeaway

Communicate expectations clearly when upset.

Themes

self‑control communication emotions

Mood

reflective serious

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • customer service
  • traffic
  • workplace
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

assertiveness emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance calmness with genuine expression?
  • When is it appropriate to raise your voice?
A Different Perspective

He may understate the intensity of his feelings.

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