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Anger Quote by Terry Pratchett

“Anger helped Vimes up the last leg of the climb. Anger at himself and whoever it was who had punctured his holiday. But it was worrying: he had wanted something to happen and now it had. Somebody was dead. Sometimes you had to take a look at yourself and then look away.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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““Anger helped Vimes up the last leg of the climb. Anger at himself and whoever it was who had punctured his holiday. But it was worrying: he had wanted something to happen and now it had. Somebody was dead. Sometimes you had to take a look at yourself and then look away.””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett, 1993

Anger fuels the character’s drive to confront loss, yet also warns of its consuming nature and the need for self‑reflection.

In simple terms: Anger can motivate but also overwhelm.

Key Takeaway

Channel anger constructively and reflect.

Themes

anger motivation self‑reflection

Mood

introspective cautionary

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • emotional regulation
  • grief coping

Key Concepts

psychology personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your anger and how can you redirect it?
  • When is anger useful versus destructive?
A Different Perspective

Unchecked anger can lead to harmful actions.

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