"The cause of anger is the belief that we are injured; this belief, therefore, should not be lightly entertained. We ought not to fly into a rage even when the injury appears to be open and distinct: for some false things bear the semblance of truth. We should always allow some time to elapse, for time discloses the truth."
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca
(4 B.C.-A.D. 65) Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, "Seneca the Younger"
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Moral Essays, De Ira (On Anger): Book 2, cap. 22, line 2
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I guess that is one cause / effect perspective. Another society would equate anger with a heavy sigh breathed through the nose  a status of existence without love and truth exhibited when a carnal expectation is not met.
 -- Mike, Norwalk     
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    "He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace." Pro 11:12 kjb
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