Ha, some Twain quotes do seem deliberately cryptic — maybe that's half the joke. Nice that you just said it straight instead of pretending it clicked right away.
I went looking for this quote to get some context (hoping that would explain it) and Google is telling me it's actually from Elizabeth I, as recorded by Francis Bacon!
Anger is wonderful for inspiring a bitter humour, which can be witty. Anger also disrupts logic and relationships so angry people lose in aspects of life.
Ha, some Twain quotes do seem deliberately cryptic — maybe that's half the joke. Nice that you just said it straight instead of pretending it clicked right away.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure anger dulls most anyone, witty or not; makes them poor in character. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is a strange quote. Take care, enjoy your day and happy week ahead!
ReplyDeleteA clever insult may win the moment while costing far more in the long run.
ReplyDeleteI don't get this one either!?
ReplyDeleteI expect that we make poor judgements when we are angry.
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ReplyDeleteThat one doesn't work for me.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Red. I don't get it either.
ReplyDeleteI went looking for this quote to get some context (hoping that would explain it) and Google is telling me it's actually from Elizabeth I, as recorded by Francis Bacon!
ReplyDeleteAnger is wonderful for inspiring a bitter humour, which can be witty.
ReplyDeleteAnger also disrupts logic and relationships so angry people lose in aspects of life.
i like what John explained
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