Anger Is Just…

“Anger is just anger. It isn’t good. It isn’t bad. It just is. What you do with it is what matters. It’s like anything else. You can use it to build or to destroy. You just have to make the choice.”

“Constructive anger,” the demon said, her voice dripping sarcasm.

Also known as passion,” I said quietly. “Passion has overthrown tyrants and freed prisoners and slaves. Passion has brought justice where there was savagery. Passion has created freedom where there was nothing but fear. Passion has helped souls rise from the ashes of their horrible lives and build something better, stronger, more beautiful.” ~Jim Butcher, White Night

I Will Not Deny…

“I will not deny but that the best apology against false accusers is silence and sufferance, and honest deeds set against dishonest words.” ―John Milton

I found this quote on a hunt referencing ‘patience’ this morning. I collect quotes, keeping them close to my heart. This one resonates with me in the moment. It’s beautiful in an incredibly poetic way.