Skip to content

Anger Quote by Jack Kornfield

“When we feel anger toward someone, we can consider that they are a being just like us, who has faced much suffering in life.” quote by Jack Kornfield
Download Open image
“When we feel anger toward someone, we can consider that they are a being just like us, who has faced much suffering in life.”

Jack Kornfield

About This Quote

Seeing angry people as fellow sufferers can foster empathy and reduce hostility.

In simple terms: Recognize shared suffering to ease anger.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy.

Themes

compassion mindfulness conflict resolution

Mood

calm reflective

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • meditation practice
  • therapy
  • interpersonal communication

Key Concepts

psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice seeing others as fellow sufferers?
  • What limits empathy in conflict?
A Different Perspective

Empathy may not resolve deep-rooted anger.

2.7 out of 5 (7 ratings)

More by Jack Kornfield

Explore all 324 Jack Kornfield quotes

More Anger quotes

Browse all 7,469 Anger quotes