Peace in our time

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves. It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.