Anger Quote by John Newton
“If our zeal is embittered by expressions of anger, invective, or scorn—we may think we are doing service of the cause of truth, when in reality we shall only bring it into discredit!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “On Truth and Temper”, 1795
Anger and scorn corrupt the pursuit of truth, turning it into discredit.
In simple terms: Anger undermines truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth calmly and respectfully.
Themes
truth
temper
integrity
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debates
- conflict resolution
- journalism
- leadership training
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you manage anger when defending truth?
- What practices foster respectful discourse?
A Different Perspective
Passion can be constructive if channeled.
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