"He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly."

Many people today think it shows strength to react quickly to anger, a threat, an insult, or a problem. But it's a bad idea to act quickly out of anger. A quick, unthought-out response rarely has the long-term effect that was wanted. This kind of response almost always makes things worse instead of better. Dealing with frustrating and painful situations with patience shows understanding and is almost always better in the long run. It can also keep you from losing friends, integrity, and respect for no reason.