Angry Quotes
You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry.
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
The things that provoke anger can reveal a person’s priorities. The saying invites reflection on whether a reaction concerns real harm or wounded pride.
Key takeaway:
Examine what your anger is protecting.
Origin of the quote
Common Lincoln attribution with competing versions and authors.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe located reference supplies no original Lincoln source and lists related sayings credited elsewhere. No replacement author is certified.
