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About Last Night

Being the least favorite and priority is a real struggle for Oleya Beautrin. She grew up still craving for her parents attention and love that they deprived her from. She grew up having the need to please everyone just so she will be enough and won't be compared to her twin anymore. But when she realized that pleasing them isn't enough for them to love her the same way as how her parents love her twin, she decided to stop and just go on with her life. She was happy. She found genuine friends that truly cares and love her. She also found the man that completed her. The man that makes her feel safe in his arms. But a tragedy happened that causes their relationship's devastation. She lost a life that broke her and her love of life. They broke up. And that's when everything started to crush her down. She begged and kneeed. She lowered her dignity a lot of times to ask for forgiveness from him. But he moved on while she was still in the dark, mourning. And the worst thing is, he is marrying her twin sister. A one night happened that will forever change their lives. She left to move on and gain herself back. And when she came back, she was ready to face the people who inflicted so much pain to her. And you know what's more? Oh. Her ex just came running back to her like nothing happened. Like he didn't called her names a lot of times. The question is, is she going to cave in and just forgive and forget? But how can she forget when someone who's extremely dear for her became a reminder about what happened that night. The reminder who is always with her.

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About Last Night

Jenny had big dreams. She wanted to be a publisher and was thrilled to land a part time job at Labyrinth Publishing House's Ground Floor Cafe- The Maze. Seeing this as her foot in the door she's determined to get herself noticed and sets out to get to know Senior CEO Max Sanders. However, what happens when Mr Sanders steps down from being the CEO and gives it to his notorious son Cole? Jenny can't deny the sexual tension between her and Cole. But he's determined to get under her skin. Will their love-hate relationship bloom into something more after spending the night together? Or will Jenny have to rethink her dreams now that there are concequences?

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Something About You

Sceptical Lou Riley desires love, however what will she do once she gets an opportunity to own her fairytale romance? Will she freak out and push him away, afraid he is getting to break her heart or go along with it and hope it is the real thing?

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About Last Night

Kristina will accidentally and unexpectedly give her cherished Dignity and Cleanliness as a woman to the young man she meets in just one night. In short, Kristina got a one-night stand with Troy Madrigal for the reason that both of them are drunk and not in the right frame of mind. But despite the accident that happened between them. It would make sense to Kristina, even she once regretted the mistake she had made why she had given herself to a young man she didn't know very well. It seemed like she just had a preference and interest in the young man after the hot event that happened to them that night. Which seemed to lead to the point that she fell in love with the young man in just an instant. Can Kristina continue her feelings for the young man, who after taking advantage will leave her alone just like a hired woman? Will she be able to love the young man when they meet again after disappearing like a bubble?

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What About Love?

Jeyah Abby Arguello lost her first love in the province, the reason why she moved to Manila to forget the painful past. She became aloof to everybody else until she met the heartthrob of UP Diliman, Darren Laurel, who has physical similarities with her past love. Jealousy and misunderstanding occurred between them, causing them to deny their feelings. When Darren found out she was the mysterious singer he used to admire on a live-streaming platform, he became more determined to win her heart. As soon as Jeyah is ready to commit herself to him, her great rival who was known to be a world-class bitch, Bridgette Castillon gets in her way and is more than willing to crush her down. Would she be able to fight for her love when Darren had already given up on her? Would there be a chance to rekindle everything after she was lost and broken?

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What Quotes About Anger Are Best For Anger Management Programs?

3 Answers2025-08-26 13:16:50

Some lines about anger have a way of sitting in my pocket like a spare key — I pull them out when I need to unlock calm. I love using short, memorable quotes in anger-management work because they act as tiny anchors people can grab when a wave hits. A few that I keep on cards or phone wallpapers are: 'Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.'; 'Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you'll ever regret.'; and 'How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.' Each one pulls attention away from the heat and toward the consequences, which is exactly the pivot I try to help others make.

When I introduce these lines to folks, I don't just hand them a list — I pair each quote with a micro-practice. For example, after 'Speak when you are angry…' we do a 60-second breathing check and a 'name the feeling' step: say out loud, 'I am feeling angry because…' That tiny framing often defuses the urge to explode. For the poison quote I use a short journaling prompt: write what you would say if it were safe, then close the page and fold it once — symbolic release is powerful.

I also like mixing in ancient wisdom like 'Between stimulus and response there is a space' and modern phrasing like 'For every minute you remain angry you give up sixty seconds of happiness.' The real trick is repetition: posters, phone reminders, role-play, and a few personal stories about times I flared and cooled down. These quotes become less like lectures and more like friendly street signs on the road to better choices.

What Humorous Quotes About Anger Relieve Tension?

2 Answers2025-08-26 10:27:43

Some days anger feels like a soda bottle someone shook and handed to me — I can either pop it open and spray everyone in the room, or set it down and let the fizz settle. I keep a tiny mental rolodex of silly lines that deflate that pressure valve the moment it starts hissing. Here are a bunch I use when the world gets heated: 'Never go to bed angry — stay up and fight.' (Great as a ridiculous exaggeration text to send your partner when you both need a laugh.) 'Anger is one letter short of danger.' (Wordplay that always cracks a smile.) 'Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.' — toss that one in when someone’s being petty and you want to win with style.

I also use shorter, absurd options that work like a comic relief punch: 'Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.' — perfect when someone’s teasing you and you want to pretend you’re a TV superhero. 'If you think no one cares whether you’re alive, try missing a couple of car payments' — dark, but it helps me pivot from furious to amused. 'An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes' — a tiny proverb for when I’m tempted to flame someone online; I picture myself blinking slowly. Sometimes a ridiculous visual is the cure: imagining myself as a dramatic soap-opera character yelling about tiny injustices makes everything smaller.

When I’m in public and need an instant defuser, I whisper a quote to myself or send a friend one of these lines. They’re tools: a silly GIF paired with 'Keep calm and pretend it’s a rehearsal' can turn an escalation into a shared joke. Over time I’ve noticed a pattern — humor doesn’t erase the feeling, but it moves it sideways, from combustible to collectible. If you like, try writing one on a sticky note where you fight your urge to snap: a bright yellow reminder that you’re allowed to be human without being a human volcano. It’s not therapy, but it’s a cheat code for surviving minor rage ripples, and it keeps me from making choices I’ll regret later.

Which Quotes About Anger Focus On Forgiveness And Healing?

3 Answers2025-08-26 21:36:08

I still have a sticky note on my desk with one line that keeps pulling me back to center on rough days: 'Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.' I read that one in a friend’s notebook over coffee and it stuck like a lyric. For me, quotes that link anger to forgiveness are little lanterns — they don’t erase the darkness but give direction. Another line I’ve carried through breakups and family rifts is Lewis B. Smedes’s: 'To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.' Saying that quietly to myself has a way of shifting the blame inward in a kind, honest way — it’s not giving the other person a pass so much as handing myself the key.

Sometimes the medicine in words is blunt and witty: Nelson Mandela’s 'Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies' hits like a splash of cold water. Anne Lamott’s wintery line — 'Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past' — made me laugh and cry at the same time when I realized how much of my time was spent trying to edit history. And then there’s Maya Angelou: 'It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.' That one helps me lean into generosity toward myself.

When I’m angry now I journal a quote, breathe for five counts, and try to write the smallest next step toward repair or release. Some days the step is a text, some days it’s a permission slip to watch a terrible sitcom and forget for an hour. Quotes don’t fix everything, but they make the path feel walked by others, and I like walking with company.

What Epictetus Quotes Address Dealing With Anger?

4 Answers2025-08-27 00:29:49

I still get a little thrill when Epictetus lands a line that feels like a warm slap — in the best way. One quote that always calms my impulse to snap is 'People are not disturbed by things, but by the views they take of them.' It’s almost a checklist for that moment when heat rises: notice the impression, don’t immediately agree with it, and give yourself a beat. Practically, I take three deep breaths and ask what story I’m telling myself about the other person.

Another one I go back to when I’m stung is 'When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.' It’s deliciously subversive: instead of fueling rage, you look inward, find your own blind spots, and the insult shrinks. Over time this habit turned lots of flash anger into curiosity — why did that trigger me? — and that curiosity did more for my relationships than any perfectly timed retort ever could.

What Are The Best Quotes About Anger For Instagram Captions?

2 Answers2025-08-26 11:19:52

Anger feels like a soundtrack that won’t quit—loud, messy, and oddly motivating. When I post something on Instagram, I like captions that match the mood: sometimes I want a one-liner that snaps, sometimes a thoughtful line that makes people pause. Below are captions I actually keep on my phone. I mix classic quotes with little lines I’ve tweaked after late-night rants and long walks to cool off.

Short, punchy ones I use when I’m mad but not chatty: 'Anger is a gift—use it wisely.' 'Quiet storm.' 'Not bitter, just done.' 'I’ll let the silence speak louder than my anger.' 'Fury with a filter.' These are the kind I slap on a moody selfie after an exhausting day; they read sharp without oversharing.

If I want something wiser or literary, I reach for lines that soften the edge: 'Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die' (Buddha). 'For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness' (Ralph Waldo Emerson). Marcus Aurelius in 'Meditations' reminded me: 'How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.' Those work when I'm trying to remind myself—and followers—that anger can be a teacher, not just noise.

And then there are the sassy, slightly dramatic ones I use when I’m venting but still having fun: 'I’m allergic to nonsense—sneezing loudly.' 'Do not mistake my silence for weakness; I’m plotting without subtitles.' 'I don’t rise to the bait; I bake a cake instead.' I love mixing humor into my captions because it helps me and anyone scrolling feel lighter. If you want context, pair any caption with a small anecdote: one-liner + a sentence about what cooled me off (a walk, a playlist, or a ridiculous meme). That combo always gets better engagement and fewer awkward DMs, at least in my experience.

What Bible Quotes About Anger Provide Guidance?

3 Answers2025-08-26 06:11:06

I love how the Bible gives short, hard-to-ignore lines about anger that actually help in day-to-day life. For me, one go-to is 'Proverbs 15:1' — "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." I slap a sticky note of that on my laptop when I’m about to fire off a sharp reply in a group chat. It reminds me to breathe and choose softness instead of winning the moment. Another practical one is 'Ephesians 4:26-27' — "In your anger do not sin" — which feels like permission to feel without exploding. The follow-up — don’t let the sun go down on your anger — is a nudge to resolve things quickly rather than let them fester.

I also turn to 'James 1:19-20' when patience is thin: "Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to become angry." That line has saved me from saying things I’d regret, especially in heated family texts at midnight. 'Proverbs 29:11' — "A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise person keeps himself under control" — is blunt but useful when I check my impulses. For deeper comfort, 'Psalm 37:8' — "Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil" — helps me reframe anger as something that erodes peace.

If you want a tiny ritual: when a verse lands, try repeating it silently three times, breathe slowly, and ask what the immediate action would be (apologize, walk away, ask a question). I keep a small list of these verses on my phone so I can pull them up mid-stress. They don't make the anger vanish instantly, but they give a wise roadmap for what to do next, and that’s been huge for me.

What Quotes About Anger Did Famous Authors Write?

2 Answers2025-08-26 00:21:02

Some lines from old philosophers have this weird way of showing up at the worst possible times — like when you're stuck in traffic and your temper wants to grab the wheel. Lately I've been chewing on Stoic and classical takes about anger because they feel unexpectedly modern. Seneca nails it with, 'Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.' I first saw that in a battered copy of 'De Ira' at a flea market and kept it because it sounded like a personal warning more than a lesson. Marcus Aurelius echoes the same theme in 'Meditations' with, 'How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it,' which always slows me down when I’m about to send a sharp email.

Then there’s Aristotle, who is maddeningly precise and oddly comforting: 'Anybody can become angry — that is easy; but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time, and for the right purpose, and in the right way — that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.' I sometimes quote that out loud to myself like a checklist — it turns raw heat into a problem to solve rather than a thing that happens to me. Nietzsche gives a darker angle in 'Beyond Good and Evil' with, 'He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster,' which I treat as a spoiler for revenge plots: you’ll lose more of yourself than you gain.

I also keep a few shorter zingers handy when I need to ground myself: Ephesians says, 'Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,' which feels like an old-school curfew for grudges. Gandhi’s line, 'Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding,' is my go-to when debates go sideways. A lot of popular lines float around — like the one often attributed to Mark Twain about anger being an acid — and I flag those in my notes as "possibly paraphrased but useful." In practice, these quotes have nudged me to pause, breathe, write my hot thoughts into a draft and then wait. Sometimes I delete the draft and sometimes I send it after editing; either way the quotes help me choose. They aren’t just pretty words — they’re little rituals that keep me from burning bridges I’d rather cross later.

What Short Quotes About Anger Work For Text Messages?

2 Answers2025-08-26 21:17:19

When I'm texting through a flash of anger, I try to keep it short, human, and a little self-aware — that way the message doesn't light a fuse, it just signals a pause. Here are a handful of short lines I actually use or would send: "I'll reply when I'm calm," "Need five to cool down," "Not my best moment—give me a bit," "This too shall pass," "Breathe. Talk later," and "I don't want to say something I'll regret." They sound simple, but in my friends circle those tiny pauses have prevented a dozen midnight regrets.

If you like something a bit sharper but still tidy, I sometimes send: "Choosing calm over proof," "Not today, anger," or "I'm picking peace right now." For something softer and almost poetic: "Anger is loud; I'll meet you in quiet," or "I'm stepping back so I can be fair." You can add an emoji to tune the tone — a calm blue heart or a quiet moon emoji turns a blunt line into something kinder. I almost never forward long lectures; short signals work better in text, because they acknowledge the feeling without fueling it.

A few vibes to match moments: use a neutral pause line when you need space, a conciliatory short line when you want to de-escalate, and a boundary line like "I won't discuss this until we're both calm" when the situation needs structure. Mix and match: sometimes I'll send "Five minutes" and then follow up with "Sorry—cooler now," which says both accountability and effort. Texting with anger is an art of small choices; a brief, honest line can save a conversation and your sleep tonight.

Which Quotes About Anger Suit Therapy And Counseling Sessions?

2 Answers2025-08-26 23:52:09

Some quotes about anger land in a counseling room like a single, sharp bell — they cut through polite conversation and reveal what’s hiding underneath. I keep a little stack of them on my desk and one on a sticky note by my coffee mug because they’re great ice-breakers: "Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" (often attributed to the Buddha) can soften someone’s defensiveness without shaming them. In my conversations with people, I use that line to introduce the idea that anger has costs and to invite curiosity about what we might be carrying physically and emotionally.

Another favorite that I often pull out is "He who angers you conquers you" by Elizabeth Kenny. I’ll ask, ‘‘Who’s the conqueror in this story?’’ and let the person picture power dynamics instead of just venting. Then I nudge toward practical skills: a two-minute breathing break, labeling the feeling, or trying a brief cognitive check like, "What’s the story I’m telling myself right now?" I also like Ben Franklin’s line, "Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one," because it gives permission to explore both the justified wound and the distorted interpretation — two different threads to work with.

I blend quotes with tiny, concrete experiments. For instance, after sharing Ambrose Bierce’s warning, "Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret," I’ll suggest a ‘delay-and-draft’ exercise: wait 24 hours, write the email or message, then delete it and rewrite with the other person’s perspective. When people leave, I sometimes recommend a short reading list like 'Emotional Intelligence' or 'The Body Keeps the Score' to deepen context — but I always tie the quote back to a simple practice, because quotes inspire but actions change the nervous system. If you’re using these in a session, pick one that lands emotionally, explore the scalp-to-toe sensations, and create one tiny experiment to try before the next chat — that tends to make the insight stick, at least for me.

What Quotes About Anger Reflect Stoic Philosophy Best?

2 Answers2025-08-26 00:50:35

I keep a small stack of dog-eared books by my bedside and whenever I get mad I flip to them like a confused tourist looking for a map. The Stoics were brutally practical about anger. Marcus Aurelius in 'Meditations' nails one of the clearest points: 'How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.' That line hits me every time I want to blow up over something small — it reframes the outrage as a cost-benefit problem rather than a drama to be indulged. Seneca, in 'On Anger', echoes that same idea: 'Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.' Reading those two back-to-back feels like being handed a breath—slow down, calculate the damage, and choose not to feed the fire.

I don't just quote them for aesthetics; I've stolen practical habits from those pages. Epictetus' work (I usually flip open 'Enchiridion' when I'm impatient) teaches a decisive trick: remember what's in your control and what's not. The famous formulation that ''it's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters'' (an encapsulation of Epictetus' teaching) is basically a mental reset button. When someone's rude in the comments or a friend flakes, I mentally make a two-column list: my reaction (controllable) vs. the external act (not controllable). This tiny reframe often dissolves the heat. I pair it with journaling—writing out the provocation calmly, then asking, ''Will this matter in a week? A year?''—and it usually exposes how disproportionate the anger is.

Some of my favorite, less-cited Stoic lines work as mantras in daily life: from 'Meditations' I use, ''If you are pained by any external thing, it is not this thing that disturbs you, but your own judgment about it,'' and from Seneca there's the quieter counsel that you should treat passions like unruly guests — don't open the door wider than necessary. When I feel the heat rising now, I picture those quotes, take a breath, and imagine the longer consequences. The practice doesn't make me cold — it makes me less reckless, and oddly more affectionate toward people I care about. If you ever want a quick starter ritual, try reading a short passage from 'Meditations' in the morning and asking yourself one question when anger appears: ''Is this movement serving the life I want to live?'' It changes the conversation in my head every time.