Who said “He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.”?

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It's credited to Sallust, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.”
— Sallust
DisputedNo reliable early source found for Sallust. · evidenceHatred

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“He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.” [Quotation attributed to Sallust]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20751-he-that-will-be-angry-for-anything-will/

MLA

“He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.” Attributed to Sallust. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20751-he-that-will-be-angry-for-anything-will/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.” Attributed to Sallust. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20751-he-that-will-be-angry-for-anything-will/.

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