“Strength of character means the ability to overcome resentment against others, to hide hurt feelings, and to forgive quickly.” — Lawrence G. Lovasik
Category Archives: Anger and Resentment
Anger Remedy
“The greatest remedy for anger is delay.” — Seneca
Aristotle Anger Quote
“Anybody can become angry – that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way – that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy.” — Aristotle
Anger and Resentment
“Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” — Malachy McCourt
Anger
“That’s what happens when you are angry at people. You make them part of your life.” — Garrison Keillor
Letting go of Anger
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” –Buddha
Hatred vs Love
“Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.” – Martin Luther King
Anger and Annoyance
“Our anger and annoyance are more detrimental to us than the things themselves which anger or annoy us.” — Marcus Aurelius
Fulfillment and Happiness
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” — H. Jackson Browne
Let Go of Resentment
“Hanging onto resentment is letting someone you despise live rent-free in your head.” — Ann Landers