Antisthenes Quotes

We must not contradict, but instruct him that contradicts us; for a madman is not cured by another running mad also.

Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.

Hot heads and cold hearts never solved anything.

Never get angry. Never make a threat. Reason with people.

Reacting in anger or annoyance will not advance one's ability to persuade.

I never take fights personal and I'm not emotional when I'm fighting.

Arguments cannot be answered with insults. . . . Kindness is strength. . . . Anger blows out the lamp of the mind. In the examination of a great and important question, every one should be serene, slow-pulsed, and calm.

Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If someone is angry with you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. On the other hand, if you control your anger and show its opposite - love, compassion, tolerance and patience - not only will you remain peaceful, but the other person's anger will also diminish.

Always speak politely to an enraged Dragon.

If I become defensive and upset right away, then that's going to adversely affect how I deal with it and it's probably not going to be good press for me and probably be bad just because I'm angry. Just be open and pleasant.

I was raised that way: don't get mad, get smart.

I feel like you get more bees with honey. But that doesn't mean I don't get frustrated in my life. My way of dealing with frustration is to shut down and to think and speak logically.

Getting angry doesn't solve anything.

Anger does not solve problems - anger only makes things worse. I go by the old saying, 'Don't make important decisions when you're angry.'

Don't beg, don't threaten and don't assume you're always right.

Conflict, when handled correctly, strengthens.

The best way to deal with aggression is to ignore it and try to get the match over as soon as possible.

I am very angry, and you don't need angry politicians. You need politicians with great balance.

Our relationship is very good. When Ibra gets annoyed, I prefer not to reply because I know how he can react. I prefer to calmly count to ten.

I'm not an emotional fighter.

Pellegrini is always calm; if you have problems, he will try to resolve it.

All attack is a call for help.

Remember, it takes two to make an argument. The one who is wrong is the one who will be doing most of the talking.

The fool thinks he has won a battle when he bullies with harsh speech, but knowing how to be forbearing alone makes one victorious.

As the excited passions of hostile people are of themselves a powerful enemy, both the general and his government should use their best efforts to allay them.