Acid Quote by Maya Angelou
“I'm very blessed that I have a healthy temper. I can become quite angry and burning in anger, but I have never been bitter. Bitterness is a corrosive, terrible acid. It just eats you and makes you sick.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, Maya Angelou, 1995
Maintaining a calm disposition prevents bitterness, which harms the mind and body like acid.
In simple terms: A calm temper avoids harmful bitterness.
Cultivate calm, avoid bitterness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- stressful work environments
- conflict resolution
- mental health care
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize early signs of bitterness?
- What practices help you transform anger into calm?
Even a calm person can still feel anger; managing it requires ongoing effort.