Seneca, the Stoic philosopher, provides a brilliantly simple and effective tool for managing one of our most destructive emotions. Anger is often a quick, hot reaction to a perceived offense or frustration. In its immediate grip, we are likely to say or do things we will later regret.

The "remedy" is to intentionally create a pause—a "delay." This space between the trigger and our response allows the initial heat of the emotion to cool. It gives our rational mind a chance to catch up and assess the situation more clearly. In that delay, we regain our self-control and can choose a more constructive response.

This quote is practical wisdom for emotional intelligence. It teaches that the power over anger lies not in suppression, but in the strategic use of patience.