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Anger Quote by Marcus Aurelius

“consider how much more pain is brought on us by the anger and vexation caused by such acts than by the acts themselves, at which we are angry and vexed. Ninth,” quote by Marcus Aurelius
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““consider how much more pain is brought on us by the anger and vexation caused by such acts than by the acts themselves, at which we are angry and vexed. Ninth,””

Marcus Aurelius

About This Quote

Source Meditations: Book, Meditations, 2nd century AD

Anger amplifies suffering more than the original offense.

In simple terms: Anger worsens pain.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate calm over anger.

Themes

philosophy emotional regulation stoicism

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical self‑help

When to use this quote

  • personal conflicts
  • political decisions
  • social media disputes

Key Concepts

ancient wisdom psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you transform anger into constructive action?
  • What practices reduce reactive anger?
A Different Perspective

Suppressing emotions can lead to repression.

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