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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.
Men lose their tempers in defending their taste.
Men lose their tempers in defending their taste.
Good temper is one of the greatest preservers of the features.
Good temper is one of the greatest preservers of the features.
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.
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
So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more it remains.
So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more it remains.
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.
My temper leads me to peace and harmony with all men; and it is peculiarly my wish to avoid any read more
My temper leads me to peace and harmony with all men; and it is peculiarly my wish to avoid any personal feuds or dissensions with those, who are embarked in the same great national interest with myself, as every difference of this kind in its conseq
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