December 5, 2009

Pimple on the Brain

I was re-watching a Nero Wolfe episode today on DVD and was reminded of one of my favorite quotes from the genius detective.

"Rancor is a pimple on the brain."

Wolfe defines rancor as malignant ill will.

I can't tell you how often this quote has played out in my life.

Whenever I have felt rancor towards a situation, person, etc., my brain has acted as if a nasty pimple was sitting right on the part of the brain that makes good decisions.

I am going to post this quote on my wall and work and remind myself of what Nero said when situations arise that may cause rancor.

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