Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Will not be punished for your anger, your anger is the punishment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Anger harms the person who holds it more than anyone else.
This quote by Gautama Buddha highlights the self-destructive nature of anger. Instead of serving as a means of justice or a tool for change, anger ultimately causes suffering to the individual who harbors it, suggesting that finding peace within oneself is a more beneficial path.
Themes
AngerPunishmentWisdomSelf-ControlPeace
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on emotional intelligence, this quote can illustrate the importance of managing anger.
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