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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.
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.
Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper.
Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper.
Men lose their tempers in defending their taste.
Men lose their tempers in defending their taste.
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.
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.
Temper is a weapon that we hold by the blade.
Temper is a weapon that we hold by the blade.
Good temper is an estate for life.
Good temper is an estate for life.
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
