proverb · Words worth keeping
Never let the sun go down on your anger.
Never let the sun go down on your anger.
Historical period not yet established
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
The instruction asks not to carry anger beyond sundown. It gives attention to an unresolved feeling a memorable daily limit.
What the words are saying
The sunset image urges a response, but it does not establish that emotions can be settled on command. A careful application considers reflection, support or a later conversation rather than forcing immediate agreement. The supplied avoidance-of-hurt gloss is not treated as a reason to ignore causes.
Everyday example
Someone notes what upset them and chooses a suitable time to discuss it without demanding instant resolution.
When to use it
Use it to discuss unresolved anger without imposing a literal deadline.
What it does not mean
No emotional deadline, compulsory forgiveness or safe immediate reconciliation is verified.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
- Not established
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin. - Historical period
- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- Contributor-provided proverb reference
Supplied reference A; unit 474; PDF page 70
A collection's publication date can be later than the words it records.