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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 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.
It was not that she was out of temper, but that the world was not equal to the demands of read more
It was not that she was out of temper, but that the world was not equal to the demands of her fine organism.
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.
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.
Temper is a weapon that we hold by the blade.
Temper is a weapon that we hold by the blade.
It's my rule never to lose me temper till it would be detrimental to keep it
It's my rule never to lose me temper till it would be detrimental to keep it
Good temper is an estate for life.
Good temper is an estate for life.
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.
