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Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder thy friend.

Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger it is whetting a

Summary

This quote advises against indulging in anger, as it compares it to sharpening a sword that will harm oneself or destroy a friendship. It suggests that embracing anger is counterproductive and self-destructive. Rather than allowing anger to consume and control one's actions, the quote urges individuals to exercise restraint and seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts instead of resorting to anger-fueled actions.

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