Quote by Frank Moore Colby

I know of no more disagreeable situation than to be left feeling generally angry without anybody in particular to be angry at.

I know of no more disagreeable situation than to be left fee

Summary

This quote captures the frustration and uneasiness of being angry without a specific person or reason to direct that anger towards. It conveys the difficulty of dealing with general feelings of anger, as it leaves individuals in a state of confusion and unrest. It implies that it can be easier to cope with anger when there is a clear target, as it provides a sense of justification or resolution. Without someone to blame or address, this quote suggests that the resentment lingers unproductively, intensifying the unpleasantness of the situation.

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Anger

By Frank Moore Colby

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