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Anger Quote by Marcus Aurelius

“An angry look on the face is wholly against nature. If it be assumed frequently, beauty begins to perish, and in the end is quenched beyond rekindling.” quote by Marcus Aurelius
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“An angry look on the face is wholly against nature. If it be assumed frequently, beauty begins to perish, and in the end is quenched beyond rekindling.”

Marcus Aurelius

About This Quote

Source Book: Meditations, c. 180 AD

Frequent anger disrupts natural harmony, leading to the decay of beauty and eventual loss of renewal.

In simple terms: Anger erodes beauty and natural order.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate calm to preserve harmony.

Themes

self‑control beauty natural order

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Stoicism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you recognize early signs of anger?
  • What practices help you maintain composure?
A Different Perspective

Anger may sometimes be a protective response.

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