--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Whenever you are angry, take a beautiful…" description: "\"“Whenever you are angry, take a beautiful object in your house and smash it to pieces. The pity you feel for what you have done is silly compared to wh..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a6/kamand-kojouri-1973_alive_whenever-you-are-angry-take-a-beautiful_185166.jpg" --- # Whenever you are angry, take a beautiful object in your… ![“Whenever you are angry, take a beautiful object in your house and smash it to pieces. The pity you feel for what you have done is silly compared to what you are doing to your mind: taking a sacred moment to be alive and desecrating it by being angry.” quote by Kamand Kojouri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a6/kamand-kojouri-1973_alive_whenever-you-are-angry-take-a-beautiful_185166.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a6/kamand-kojouri-1973_alive_whenever-you-are-angry-take-a-beautiful_185166.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a6/kamand-kojouri-1973_alive_whenever-you-are-angry-take-a-beautiful_185166.jpg) > ““Whenever you are angry, take a beautiful object in your house and smash it to pieces. The pity you feel for what you have done is silly compared to what you are doing to your mind: taking a sacred moment to be alive and desecrating it by being angry.”” [Kamand Kojouri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kamand-kojouri/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Anger distorts perception; channeling it into destructive acts harms both object and mind, wasting a precious moment of consciousness. **In simple terms:** Anger wastes precious moments. Key Takeaway Use anger to reflect, not destroy. Themes self‑control mindfulness emotions Mood frustrated thoughtful Type advice reflective When to use this quote - conflict resolution - personal growth - stress management Key Concepts destruction psychology Questions to Reflect On - What healthier outlet can replace destruction? - How can you honor the moment without anger? 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