Anger Quote by Jack Kornfield
““When we feel anger toward someone, we can consider that he or she is a being just like us, who has faced much suffering in life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Path with Heart, 2007
Seeing angry people as fellow sufferers can foster compassion.
In simple terms: Recognize shared suffering behind anger.
Practice empathy toward those who anger you.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- therapy
- personal growth
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate empathy in conflict?
- What practices help see others' suffering?
Compassion may be hard when pain is deep.