Quote by Horace

Anger is a brief lunacy.

Anger is a brief lunacy.

Summary

This quote suggests that anger is a temporary madness or irrationality. It highlights how anger can overshadow rational thinking and lead individuals to act impulsively or irrationally. The word "lunacy" associates anger with a sort of mental imbalance or temporary loss of control. The quote emphasizes the fleeting nature of anger and serves as a reminder that acting out of anger can sometimes lead to regrettable consequences.

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Anger

By Horace

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