Temper and Pride
By sofs
@sofssu (23662)
July 19, 2016 2:14am CST
I found a quote on anger and it made sense to me. Here is how it goes..
'Temper is what gets you into trouble, pride keeps you there.' - unknown.
Being short tempered could mean getting into trouble with family and friends. Relationship are always rocky because such people could say things they do not mean at the spur of the moment.
Work life could be stressful because people around try to avoid them or keep their distance with them.
They could end up being lonely and frustrated.
Its often their pride that prevents from apologizing for their hurtful behavior and making things right with others, though they may feel bad about their behavior.
Anger really needs to be dealt with rightly. Although it may be triggered by the current situation, it may have very little to do with the present situation. It could stem from resolved issues deep within. It could date back to issues faced in infancy or childhood .
Pent up anger is bound to explode. Pride is hell bent on keeping things that way.
I really think that quote makes sense. Do you?
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
19 Jul 16
I agree with what the quote says. It's true that anger can hurt relationships and pride leads to tearing it apart.
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@sofssu (23662)
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19 Jul 16
@rachz_kisses Very true. I believe pride stands in the way of reconciliation.
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
19 Jul 16
Yes it does make sense.. But you know what?.. When people say things in anger, they usually mean it.. whether they are quick tempered or slow to anger ..
I am slow to anger and hold my tongue so that I won't hurt anyone, but I have experienced being pushed down so low that I got so angry and said something that I meant to say .. and I didn't apologise because those people deserve it.. I din't mind losing very corrupt people who tried very hard to drag me into their corruption ...
Beautiful photo! 
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@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
19 Jul 16
@sofssu Yes so true.. You have a deep understanding of people 's emotions ..
I have tried finding ways to express my thoughts and feelings without going down so low to the level of mindset of some people.. But in the end, I found that going down low to their level, din't make any difference.. LOL!! .. Laughing out of frustrations ..
But I have forgiven myself in the.. I forgave myself for allowing me to be in their presence ..
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I have tried finding ways to express my thoughts and feelings without going down so low to the level of mindset of some people.. But in the end, I found that going down low to their level, din't make any difference.. LOL!! .. Laughing out of frustrations .. But I have forgiven myself in the.. I forgave myself for allowing me to be in their presence ..1 person likes this
@sofssu (23662)
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19 Jul 16
@epiffanie sometimes its really not worth going down to the level of some people. Yes, I guess we need to just forgive ourselves and move on. Life is not worth being connected to such people. I am so sorry that you have been through so much 
@sofssu (23662)
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19 Jul 16
I know a number of people who just call names in anger.. They may not be true at all. They could also tend to exaggerate things due to their the heightened emotional state.
From what I know of your personal experiences I think you hadn't given much expression to your anger in all those years and finally it came tumbling out. I am sure it helped you so much in terms of finally saying what had to be said and getting those people out of your life.
Thank you so much @epiffanie
@silvermist (19702)
• India
19 Jul 16
@sofssu A very good quote and it makes a lot of sense.The photo is very good.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
21 Jul 16
@sofssu It seems I keep changing my profile pictures.I like flowers.
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@sofssu (23662)
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19 Jul 16
@silvermist I notice that you have changed your display picture. Very pretty flowers. I am glad this makes sense to you. Thank you.. I appreciate your comment on my picture.
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@sofssu (23662)
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21 Jul 16
@silvermist I love flowers too. These deep blue pansies look lovely.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Jul 16
i agree 'n sadly've encounters with those sorta folks quite oft. jest makes 'em that much more 'xplosive 's the years go by.
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@sofssu (23662)
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20 Jul 16
@crazyhorseladycx Those kinds are every hard to relate to. Especially the explosive and proud kinds.
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@sofssu (23662)
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21 Jul 16
@crazyhorseladycx LOL NO, I wish they did. 
Then we can really keep our distance.
Then we can really keep our distance.1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Jul 16
@sofssu indeed :( shame they don't come with a warnin' label, eh?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
19 Jul 16
i am cool but when i have reached my brim, i explode.
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@sofssu (23662)
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19 Jul 16
@ridingbet It seems to me like you bottle up your emotions. Does it cause problems in your relations?
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@sofssu (23662)
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20 Jul 16
@ridingbet As long as you do well in that area you are doing really great. 
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
20 Jul 16
@sofssu relations with my family? no, they are fine and good. relation with my love one? no too, because we understand each other. relations with work,. that is one.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Jul 16
Anger is also often times fear, if you dig to the bottom of it
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@sofssu (23662)
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20 Jul 16
@Jessicalynnt You are right anger could often be a cover up for the insecurities and fear that lie deep within.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
20 Jul 16
@sofssu Many times if people stop and think about why they are mad, it's often fear. someone cut you off on the road and you get mad? Fear of an accident. etc
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@Deepizzaguy (106501)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Jul 16
That is one slogan I have never heard of until today. Thank you for sharing it.
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@sofssu (23662)
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21 Jul 16
@Deepizzaguy I think I found this on the www and saved it years ago in my quotes file. I am glad you like it.
@josie_ (10032)
• Philippines
19 Jul 16
The positive side of pride is self-respect or self-esteem. Too much becomes arrogance. Controlling one's temper takes effort, especially if you have to "suffer fools" and are the victim of their folly.In certain situations our anger is justified.
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@sofssu (23662)
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19 Jul 16
@josie Yes we can take pride in our achievements, in ourselves for who we are but to take pride in our wrong doing may be our downfall.
Being able to channel anger is not easy but worth doing. Its not about the other person, our emotions are about us. Not letting our emotions drive us is very important for our mental health.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
19 Jul 16
yeah, you are really going to nowhere if you cannot control your temper... so, just be relax always.
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@sofssu (23662)
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19 Jul 16
@ilocosboy So true.. in fact you can spoil every thing you worked hard for with your temper.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
19 Jul 16
I think the quote makes a lot of sense. Being older and wiser now I don't let pride get away with it all the time....
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@sofssu (23662)
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19 Jul 16
@responsiveme Me too.. I try hard not to let pride come in the way of my relationships.
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