Anger Quote by Liliʻuokalani
“Behold not with anger the sins of man, but forgive and cleanse.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Hawaiian Legislature, 1895
The speaker urges people to replace anger toward wrongdoing with forgiveness and moral cleansing, promoting peace over retaliation.
In simple terms: Forgive instead of staying angry.
Choose forgiveness over vengeance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family disputes
- community healing
- justice reform
- personal grudges
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you let go of resentment in a painful situation?
- What steps help transform anger into constructive action?
Forgiveness may be difficult when harm is severe.