Quote by Gautama Buddha

Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the

Summary

This quote suggests that holding onto anger is a self-destructive act. Using the metaphor of drinking poison, it implies that harboring anger only hurts oneself, while one hopes for its negative effects to befall others. It highlights the futility and irrationality of anger, emphasizing the need to let go of resentment rather than expecting others to suffer as a result. Ultimately, this quote advocates for the importance of forgiveness and the detrimental consequences of holding onto anger.

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