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Anger Quote by Saint Francis de Sales

“There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.” quote by Saint Francis de Sales
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“There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.”

Saint Francis de Sales

About This Quote

Source Letter: Spiritual Guidance, 1622

Anger is justified only when one perceives injustice; otherwise it is misplaced.

In simple terms: Anger without cause is unjust.

Key Takeaway

Seek justice before reacting.

Themes

ethics emotion self‑control

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal anger management
  • leadership decisions
  • legal judgments

Key Concepts

moral psychology virtue ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is anger a healthy response?
  • How to channel anger constructively?
A Different Perspective

Sometimes anger is a signal of deeper issues.

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