Anger Quote by Seneca the Younger
““Anger often comes to us, but more often we come to it.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Letters to Lucilius, c. 65 AD
Anger is something we usually encounter, yet we frequently provoke it ourselves through our thoughts and actions.
In simple terms: We often cause our own anger.
Key Takeaway
Reflect before reacting.
Themes
self‑control
emotion
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal relationships
- stress management
Key Concepts
Stoicism
cognitive appraisal
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your anger most often?
- How can you shift from reacting to responding?
A Different Perspective
Anger can also be a useful signal if managed wisely.
![“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)