Anger Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“From attachment comes longing, and longing breeds anger. From anger comes delusion, and from delusion, confused memory. From confused memory comes the ruin of discrimination; and from the ruin of discrimination, a man perishes.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual teachings, early 20th century
The passage links emotional attachment to a chain of negative mental states ending in self-destruction.
In simple terms: Attachment leads to anger, delusion, and ruin.
Key Takeaway
Break attachment to prevent destructive cycles.
Themes
attachment
anger
delusion
discrimination
self-destruction
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- self-improvement
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one cultivate detachment?
- What practices reduce anger and delusion?
A Different Perspective
Attachment can be a natural human experience.
