Some Western psychologists say that we should not repress our anger but express it - that we should practice anger! However, we must make an important distinction here between mental problems that should be expressed and those that should not. Sometimes you may be truly wronged and it is right for you to express your grievance instead of letting it fester inside you. But you should not express it with anger. If you foster disturbing negative minds such as anger they will become a part of your personality; each time you express anger it becomes easier to express it again. Progress in mental development... depends on controlling the mind. - The Dalai Lama, from His Holiness' Commentary on "The Eight Verses Of Thought Transformation,", translated by Alex Berzin, published by Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre.