All time Quote by Thomas S. Monson
“We've all felt anger. It can come when things don't turn out the way we want. It might be a reaction to something which is said of us or to us. We may experience it when people don't behave the way we want them to behave. Perhaps it comes when we have to wait for something longer than we expected. We might feel angry when others can't see things from our perspective. There seem to be countless possible reasons for anger….If we desire to have a proper spirit with us at all times, we must choose to refrain from becoming angry.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Teachings of Thomas S. Monson, 2009
Anger arises from unmet expectations, miscommunication, and perceived injustice; controlling it requires conscious restraint.
In simple terms: Anger comes from frustration and we must choose not to act on it.
Key Takeaway
Practice patience and self‑control.
Themes
emotions
self‑control
expectations
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- customer service
- traffic jams
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your anger most often?
- How can you transform anger into constructive action?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing anger can ignore legitimate grievances.
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