Rage did her no good. You didn't get mad at the weasel who was sneaking into your yard and eating your hens. You simply laid a trap and disposed of the animal. Anger was pointless. - Egwene, pg. 77
In "The Gathering Storm," Egwene reflects on the futility of anger, comparing it to the ineffective response to a weasel raiding a henhouse. Instead of letting emotions take over, she advocates for a calm and practical approach. The weasel's actions require a strategic solution rather than a fit of rage, emphasizing the idea that anger does not resolve problems but can impede effective action.
Through this analogy, Egwene encourages taking control...