Anger Quote by Saadi
“Whenever thy hand can reach it, tear out the foe's brain, for such an opportunity washes anger from the mind.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Gulistan, 1258
Seizing a chance to eliminate an enemy’s mind purifies one’s own anger and restores mental clarity.
In simple terms: Acting against foes calms anger.
Key Takeaway
Take decisive action to clear resentment.
Themes
anger
conflict
clarity
action
justice
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal vendettas
- political struggles
- self‑defense
Key Concepts
psychology of aggression
moral decision
mind control
Questions to Reflect On
- When is aggression justified?
- Can peace be achieved without conflict?
A Different Perspective
Violence may perpetuate more anger.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)