“If a man has to do something dangerous, it helps to be angry. It’s for his own protection, really.”

Michael Crichton, Congo

“It was not well to drive men into final corners; at those moments they could all develop teeth and claws.”

Stephen Crane, The Red Badge of Courage

“A real man’s anger is an expression of moral indignation. Anger over petty emotional trifles is for women, not men.”

Eiji Yoshikawa, Musashi – Book One: The Way of the Samurai

“People these days think it’s a sign of wisdom and character to be able to control their anger, but I say they’re foolish. I hate seeing the young so restrained, so proper.”

Eiji Yoshikawa, Musashi – Book One: The Way of the Samurai

“… repressed anger or sadness can’t be repressed forever.”

Don Tate, Wounded Men

“Anger might die down by the change of a couple of seasons.”

Virginia Hamilton, The House of Dies Drear

“But anger made one stronger. Anger made one inviolable. Anger prepared one to face things better.”

Anita Nair, Ladies Coupe