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Aristotle

We praise a man who feels angry on the right grounds and against the right persons and also in the right manner at the right moment and for the right length of time.

Aristotle

Time

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Aristotle is saying that anger is only good when it is directed at the correct people for the right reasons, expressed appropriately, and timed properly. This means that feeling angry is not enough; it must be carefully controlled and justified to be considered praiseworthy.

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