Anger Quote by Lyman Abbott
“Every great sin ought to rouse a great anger. Mob law is better than no law at all. A community which rises in its wrath to punish with misdirected anger a great wrong is in a healthier moral condition than a community which looks upon its perpetration with apathy and unconcern.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Philosophy, Lyman Abbott, 1905
A community that reacts with strong anger to injustice is morally healthier than one that remains indifferent.
In simple terms: Anger at wrongdoing shows moral health.
Key Takeaway
Channel anger into action against injustice.
Themes
justice
anger
community health
morality
Mood
determined
concerned
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- public protest
- community meetings
- activism
Key Concepts
ethical response
collective responsibility
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can anger be directed constructively?
- What safeguards prevent anger from becoming violence?
A Different Perspective
Excessive anger can lead to reckless revenge or oppression.
