Anger is an acid that can do more
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Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel
in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.
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Meaning
This quote means anger damages the person holding it more than the one it is aimed at. Resentment is self-corrosive.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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