Time for a thought provoking sentiment?

This makes sense if e subject of the aphorism are arena bulls having a red flag waved at them. Change the subject with a human being with each a "backpack" of lifes experiences and wear those shoes to understand how reacting to provocations is not being controlled at all.

My two cents.

I disagree

"The Stoic Emperor has armed body guards." - The Provoked Pauper

So very true.

I agree

Agreed