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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.
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.
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.
Temper is a weapon that we hold by the blade.
Temper is a weapon that we hold by the blade.
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
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.
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
Good temper is an estate for life.
Good temper is an estate for life.
