Anger Quote by Karl A. Menninger
“The voice of the intelligence is drowned out by the roar of fear. It is ignored by the voice of desire. It is contradicted by the voice of shame. It is biased by hate and extinguished by anger. Most of all it is silenced by ignorance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Human Mind: An Introduction to Psychology by Karl A. Menninger, 1975
Our rational mind is often drowned by fear, desire, shame, hate, anger, and ignorance, preventing clear thinking.
In simple terms: Emotions and biases silence reason.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and quiet emotional noise to hear reason.
Themes
psychology
emotions
bias
reasoning
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- public discourse
Key Concepts
cognitive distortion
emotional regulation
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to reduce emotional bias?
- How do you balance emotion and reason?
A Different Perspective
Silencing emotions can also suppress useful intuition.
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