Nothing is more durable than the dynasty of Doubt; for he reigns in the hearts of all his people, but gives satisfaction to none of them, and yet he is the only despot who can never die, while any of his subjects live.
Charles Caleb ColtonRead
The intoxication of anger, like that of the grape, shows us to others, but hides us from ourselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Anger reveals our outward behavior but conceals our true selves.
This quote suggests that anger is similar to the effects of alcohol; it alters our perception and behavior towards others while distorting our self-awareness. In moments of anger, we may express ourselves in ways that are visible to others, yet fail to recognize how our emotions are masking our true feelings and identities.
Themes
AngerIntoxicationSelf-AwarenessEmotionsBehavior
In practice
Example use cases
A therapist may use this quote to explain the importance of emotional awareness in managing anger.
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