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Ambrose Bierce

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

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When you talk while angry, your words might be very powerful and direct, but they often cause harm or problems later. This means that although your speech seems effective in the moment, it usually leads to feelings of regret afterward.

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