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

It is only our bad temper that we put down to being tired or worried or hungry; we put our read more

It is only our bad temper that we put down to being tired or worried or hungry; we put our good temper down to ourselves.

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 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.

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.

Good temper is an estate for life.

Good temper is an estate for life.

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.