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“Anger may be foolish and absurd, and one may be wrongly irritated, but a man never feels outraged unless in some respect he is fundamentally right.” quote by Victor Hugo
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“Anger may be foolish and absurd, and one may be wrongly irritated, but a man never feels outraged unless in some respect he is fundamentally right.”

Victor Hugo

About This Quote

Source Novel: Les Misérables, 1862

Outrage is justified when it stems from a deep sense of justice, despite its irrationality.

In simple terms: Righteous anger can be justified.

Key Takeaway

Channel outrage into constructive action.

Themes

justice anger philosophy

Mood

intense thoughtful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • social activism
  • legal reform
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

moral psychology ethical reasoning

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is anger a sign of truth?
  • How to balance anger with reason?
A Different Perspective

Anger can blind rational judgment.

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