Anger Quote by Siddhārtha Gautama
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““Conquer the angry one by not getting angry; conquer the wicked by goodness; conquer the stingy by generosity, and the liar by speaking the truth. [ Verse 223 ]””
About This Quote
Source Religious Text: Dhammapada Verse 223, Buddhist scripture
Control over negative traits is achieved by embodying opposite virtues: patience for anger, kindness for wickedness, generosity for stinginess, and honesty for deceit.
In simple terms: Beat bad traits with good actions.
Key Takeaway
Practice opposite virtues to neutralize negativity.
Themes
self‑control
ethics
virtue
compassion
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal development
- leadership
- relationship building
Key Concepts
Buddhist ethics
moral psychology
behavioral transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you identify a recent conflict where you could have responded with the opposite virtue?
- What obstacles prevent you from practicing generosity?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic to always respond with virtue in extreme situations.
