Anger Quote by Pythagoras
“Anger begins in folly, and ends in repentance.”
About This Quote
Source Fragmentary: Ancient Greek Philosophy, Pythagoras, c. 500 BC
Emotions stem from irrational thoughts; recognizing folly leads to repentance and emotional growth.
In simple terms: Folly fuels anger; repentance heals.
Key Takeaway
Identify irrational triggers to calm anger.
Themes
emotion
reason
folly
repentance
growth
Mood
reflective
calm
hopeful
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal conflicts
- therapy sessions
- mediation
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
cognitive behavioral concepts
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What irrational belief fuels your anger?
- How can you transform that belief into insight?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs can be challenging.
![“THERE are no wise few; for in all men rages the folly of the Fall. Take your strongest, happiest, handsomest, best born, best bred, best instructed men on earth and give them special power for half an hour and because they are men they will begin to [perform] badly.” quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7fe/gilbert-k-chesterton-223_born_there-are-no-wise-few-for-in-all-men-rag_338443.jpg)
