Anger Quote by Henry Ward Beecher
“A man who does not know how to be angry, does not know how to be good. Now and then a man should be shaken to the core with indignation over things evil.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of Indignation, Henry Ward Beecher, 1865
A person who never feels anger cannot be truly good; righteous indignation awakens moral action.
In simple terms: Anger can be a moral catalyst.
Key Takeaway
Allow righteous anger to motivate good.
Themes
morality
anger
justice
Mood
passionate
thoughtful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- civil rights
- environmental advocacy
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
ethics
social activism
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt righteous anger?
- How can you channel it constructively?
A Different Perspective
Uncontrolled anger can become destructive.
