Anger Quote by John Donne
“The sun must not set upon anger, much less will I let the sun set upon the anger of God towards me.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Holy Sonnet X, 1633
One should not allow anger to dominate, especially not divine wrath, but seek peace and forgiveness.
In simple terms: Don’t let anger rule, especially not God’s.
Key Takeaway
Release anger, pursue peace.
Themes
forgiveness
spirituality
selfcontrol
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage disputes
- personal grievances
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you forgive without fearing divine judgment?
- What holds you back from letting go?
A Different Perspective
Divine anger may be interpreted differently across faiths.
