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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.
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.
Good temper is one of the greatest preservers of the features.
Good temper is one of the greatest preservers of the features.
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
Good temper is an estate for life.
Good temper is an estate for life.
Men lose their tempers in defending their taste.
Men lose their tempers in defending their taste.
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
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.
