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A MEDITATION

“ An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.

— Cato the Younger

Attributed, via Plutarch, Sayings of the Romans

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A reflection

Rage makes people articulate and blind at the same time. You're moving fast and missing everything. Delay the reply, delay the click-send, delay the shout — and most of the time the eyes open before the mouth closes.

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