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Torah and Talmud on Controlling Anger
Jewish sources from Scripture, Talmud, and medieval sages address anger as a destructive character trait and outline teachings on emotional restraint. The sources collectively emphasize that mastering one's temper is a supreme virtue and that anger leads to spiritual and practical harm.
וְכֵן הַכַּעַס מִדָּה רָעָה הִיא עַד לִמְאֹד
Torah's Teachings on Anger and Self-Mastery
The Torah and Chazal present anger as a destructive force that undermines wisdom, character, and spiritual achievement. Sources emphasize that self-control over anger represents the highest form of strength and a foundational virtue in Jewish ethics.
טוֹב אֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם מִגִּבּוֹר וּמֹשֵׁל בְּרוּחוֹ מִלֹּכֵד עִֽיר
Torah and Talmudic Teachings on Anger
Jewish sources across Tanakh, Talmud, and Mishneh Torah address anger as a destructive character trait that leads to foolishness and spiritual harm. The sources collectively teach that mastering one's anger through self-discipline and emotional restraint is a cardinal virtue, ranked above physical strength and military conquest.
טוֹב אֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם מִגִּבּוֹר