Teaching
Anger is easiest to govern in its first movement and hardest to control after speech has already escaped.
Meaning
Once anger turns into words, damage multiplies quickly. Self-mastery begins by recognizing the body and mind early enough to pause before reaction becomes expression.
Practical Application
Notice your first anger signals: heat, speed, tension, or sharp thoughts. Step away briefly, soften breath, and delay important speech until clarity returns.
Source
Bhagavad Gita, 2.62-63 themes
Attributed to: Sri Krishna