“Do not act when the tide of rage flows in. Wait for it to go out. Then act with reason and proportion.”@TheStoicEmperor
In the heat of an argument with a friend or coworker, it's best to pause and collect your thoughts before responding. Waiting for emotions to settle can prevent saying hurtful things out of anger.
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Temperance teaches us to wait for our emotions to calm down before responding, so that we can act with reason and proportion. In Proverbs 29:11, we are reminded of the importance of controlling our emotions and practicing self-restraint in our interactions with others. By combining the Stoic virtue of temperance with the wisdom found in Scripture, we can cultivate a disciplined and peaceful approach to conflicts.