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Anger Quote by Rudyard Kipling

“He drew from under the table a sheet of strangely scented yellow-Chinese paper, the brushes, and slab of India ink. In cleanest, severest outline he had traced the Great Wheel with its six spokes, whose centre is the conjoined Hog, Snake, and Dove (Ignorance, Anger, and Lust), and whose…” quote by Rudyard Kipling
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““He drew from under the table a sheet of strangely scented yellow-Chinese paper, the brushes, and slab of India ink. In cleanest, severest outline he had traced the Great Wheel with its six spokes, whose centre is the conjoined Hog, Snake, and Dove (Ignorance, Anger, and Lust), and whose compartments are all the heavens and hells, and all the chances of human life.””

Rudyard Kipling

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Great Wheel, Unknown Publication

The poet maps human emotions and fate onto a symbolic wheel, linking ignorance, anger, and lust to life's outcomes.

In simple terms: Emotions shape destiny like a wheel.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and balance destructive emotions.

Themes

emotion fate symbolism human nature

Mood

reflective thoughtful inspirational

Type

poetic philosophical metaphorical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • therapeutic counseling

Key Concepts

psychology mythology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do these emotions influence your choices?
  • Can you break the cycle of negative patterns?
A Different Perspective

The symbolism may oversimplify complex human behavior.

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