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Classical antiquity4 quotes
We are quick to flare up, we races of men on the earth. — Homer · 700 BCSweeter it is by far than the honeycomb dripping with sweetness, and spreads through the hearts of men. — Homer · 700 BCIn anger we should refrain from both speech and action. — PythagorasAnger always thinks it has power beyond its power. — Publilius Syrus · 43 BCColonial America1 quote
Anger is never without a Reason, but seldom with a good One. — Benjamin Franklin · 1753New Testament Era1 quote
Let not the sun go down upon your wrath. — Ephesians 4:26 · 62The Renaissance1 quote
I understand a fury in your words,
But not the words. — William Shakespeare · 1604