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No one is as angry as the person who is wrong.


No one is as angry as the person who is wrong.

Summary

This quote means that the person who is the most upset or angry about a situation is often the one who is in the wrong or at fault. When someone realizes that they have made a mistake or have been dishonest, they may feel a strong sense of anger or defensiveness. This can be attributed to the discomfort and fear of facing the consequences or being proven wrong. Thus, this quote suggests that extreme anger often stems from personal guilt or the unwillingness to accept one's own faults.

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