短気は損気 — Japanese Proverb | Printable Wall Art

“短気は損気”
“A short temper is a loss”

A traditional Japanese saying, set as gallery-quality typographic wall art.

About this quote

This proverb warns that reacting in anger or losing one's patience almost always leads to disadvantage. The Japanese words play on similar sounds: "tanki" means a quick temper, while "sonki" means a loss or harm. It encourages self-restraint and calm reflection, reminding us that decisions made in a moment of frustration usually bring regret and harm our relationships or ambitions.

This is a traditional Japanese idiomatic phrase with origins in folk wisdom. While the exact date and author are unknown, it has circulated for centuries as an everyday moral lesson across Japanese society.

People often hang this print in a home office or hallway as a daily reminder to stay calm.

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An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

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