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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.
Good temper is an estate for life.
Good temper is an estate for life.
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
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
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.
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.
