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Anger Quote by Marshall B. Rosenberg

“The cause of anger lies in our thinking - in thoughts of blame and judgment.” quote by Marshall B. Rosenberg
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“The cause of anger lies in our thinking - in thoughts of blame and judgment.”

Marshall B. Rosenberg

About This Quote

Source Book: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg, 1999

Anger originates from mental habits of blaming and judging, not external events.

In simple terms: Anger comes from our thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Notice and reframe blaming thoughts.

Themes

emotions communication selfawareness

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships
  • stress management

Key Concepts

nonviolent communication cognitive appraisal

Questions to Reflect On

  • What judgments fuel your anger?
  • How can you shift from blame to curiosity?
A Different Perspective

Blaming thoughts can be deeply ingrained and hard to change.

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