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.

Good temper is an estate for life.

Good temper is an estate for life.

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.

He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any read more

He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances

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.

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.

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

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