Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit
Epictetus
If you would cure anger, do not feed it. Say to yourself 'I used to be angry every day then every other day now only every third or fourth day.' When you reach thirty days offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the gods.
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If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit give it nothing which may tend to its increase.
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When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.
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