Very often in everyday life one sees that by losing one's temper with someone who has already lost his, one does not gain anything but only sets out upon the path of stupidity. He who has enough self-control to stand firm at the moment when the other person is in a temper, wins in the end. It is not he who has spoken a hundred words aloud who has won; it is he who has perhaps spoken only one word.

Summary

This quote highlights the futility of responding with anger to someone who is already enraged. It suggests that losing one's temper in response only leads to unproductive outcomes and foolish behavior. The true victory lies in exercising self-control and remaining composed when faced with someone else's anger. The quote emphasizes that the winner is not determined by the quantity of words spoken but rather by the impact of even a single word spoken with restraint and wisdom.

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