Anyone can become angry. That's easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way... that's not easy.
Aristotle
It's not possible.
It won't be.
When you are known to be the best in almost all fields, you can rightly expect some regard.
And no.
The receptionist didn't look at him.
She nearly tore a hole in his lapel with the I.D..
Two people talking nearly knocked him over.
They barely apologized.
Someone had drunk in his cup.
He/she didn't wash it.
There was no more coffee...
But a huge pile of reports and files on his desk.
Someone had « borrowed » his pen.
The typewriter ribbon was torn.
The secretary shrugged her shoulders.
When you are known to be the best in almost all fields, you can rightly expect some consideration.
And no.
And he had been late.
Of course : checking the lapel, muttering in the corridor, washing the cup, not drinking coffee ( but complaining), cursing about the pile of reports, hunting a pen and a typewriter ribbon (vainly), foaming about the secretary (vainly)...
« You are late. »
Of course, he was.
The other man didn't even smiled.
Actor !
He discreetly looked away.
Liar !
He didn't pay attention.
Cheat !
When you are known to be the best in almost all fields, you can rightly expect that you can express an opinion.
And no.
He had broken the door open in less than ten seconds.
Show off !
He had shot the guard who was aiming at his back, and didn't seem to look for a « Thank you ! »
Arrogant !
He had defused the bomb, forced the safe open, picked up the good formula among a pile of papers.
Pffff !
When you are known to be the best in almost all fields, you can rightly expect that a too young, too inexperienced, newcomer, Russian... and imposed partner will let you do your job.
And no.
He had tackled him, pulled him away.
He had shielded him with his own body.
Fool !
He had saved his life.
Stubborn !
He might die. The blue eyes search his gaze. No fear. No anger. Just concern. A cold hand grabs his wrist and gives him a paper. The formula.
When you are known to be the best in almost all fields, you can rightly expect to be obeyed !
« Don't try and die, boy ! You 'd know better than to disobey my order, or else you might get some trouble with me ! »
And yes.
Eventually... Good boy !
When you are known to be the best in almost all fields, you can rightly expect to find some thumbtacks to pin your poster on the wall, in front of your desk.
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else. You are the one who gets burned.
Buddha