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Good temper is an estate for life.
Good temper is an estate for life.
A tart temper never mellows with age; and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with read more
A tart temper never mellows with age; and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.
Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when called upon to act in accordance with the dictates read more
Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.
The worst-tempered people I've ever met were people who knew they were wrong.
The worst-tempered people I've ever met were people who knew they were wrong.
The worst-tempered people I've ever met were the people who knew they were wrong.
The worst-tempered people I've ever met were the people who knew they were wrong.
Men lose their tempers in defending their taste.
Men lose their tempers in defending their taste.
Temper is a funny thing; it spoils children, ruins adults, and strengthens steel
Temper is a funny thing; it spoils children, ruins adults, and strengthens steel
Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when called upon to act according with the dictates of read more
Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when called upon to act according with the dictates of reason.
They are eloquent who can speak low things acutely, and of great things with dignity, and of moderate things with read more
They are eloquent who can speak low things acutely, and of great things with dignity, and of moderate things with temper.
