Religious Quotes : Anger
One should not give way to anger, but should
control it. He who controls anger has power far
greater than those who give way to it. The one is
master of his emotion while the other is mastered
by it. Hatred is damaging to mankind and should
be eliminated.
BUDDHISM
God does not sanction anger. One should be slow
to anger and always ready to forgive. If one hates
his "brother" he is like a murderer. The mark of a
Christian is love, not hatred.
CHRISTIANITY
One should so conduct himself as to avoid hatred
or anger from others. Mild speech and demanding
little of others are ways to avoid their anger.
CONFUCIANISM
Anger breeds confusion. He who would be clear and unconfused must avoid becoming angry.
HINDUISM
Abu Huraira reported God's messenger as saying:
"The strong man is not the good wrestler; the
strong man is only he who controls himself when
he is angry.
ISLAM
Anger is not for the wise or the religious. They
will endure persecution and not be angry. Only
the ignorant and the sinful will give way to
anger.
JAINISM
Love and not anger, is commended. Anger causes
strife and destruction. One should respond to
anger in others with love and kindness. That way
he will turn away the anger of others. Only fools
give way to anger.
JUDAISM
Avarice is a dog, Falsehood a sweeper, Cheating is the eating of a dead body; Slander is the dirt that my tongue tasteth, And anger is the fire that burns me as at cremation,
I indulge in nothing but self-esteem; See, these are my doings, O Lord
SIKHISM
No one should be angry with holy men since they
are not angry with anyone. Return anger with
goodness. Do good to those who hate you.
TAOISM
Never give way to the deadly emotions of Anger, Envy, Fear, and Grief. Always be Optimistic.
ZOROASTRIANISM
Never become angry with one another... Love the creatures for the sake of God and not for themselves. You will never become angry or impatient if you love them for the sake of God.
BAHA'I