It is not wit merely, but temper, which must form the well-bred man. In the same manner it is not a head… — Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury Copy Share Image
I truly thought I might hurt that man," he said, "very badly." "I didn't know you were capable of such bad temper."… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
I'm more likely to lose my temper on a film set than almost anywhere. Often the level of idiocy is so exalted… — John Malkovich Copy Share Image
Nicolai, the Dark Seducer as his people called him, had been in bed, but not alone. He was never alone. He was… — Gena Showalter Copy Share Image
They are eloquent who can speak low things acutely, and of great things with dignity, and of moderate things with temper. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Suppose that by revenge you might destroy one enemy; yet, by exercising the Christian's temper you might conquer three–your own lust, Satan's… — John Flavel Copy Share Image
On October 28th, 1887, I became the mother of a girl baby, the very image of its father, at least that is… — Calamity Jane Copy Share Image
I never can think of Judas Iscariot without losing my temper. To my mind Judas Iscariot was nothing but a low, mean,… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
You cannot be an egomaniac on the horse. If you lose your temper and start beating him, either you will destroy him,… — Jane Smiley Copy Share Image
I think I deal with my anger toward my relationship or about my relationship or about my friendships or my family -… — Nikki Glaser Copy Share Image
I've bespelled this locket, for you; my own, my mate. The day has come when death forced us to part. You must… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Are you acquainted with the mood of mind in which, if you were seated alone, and the cat licking its kitten on… — Emily Bronte Copy Share Image
Something of the hermit's temper is an essential element in many forms of excellence, since it enables men to resist the lure… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
Do not lose your temper with those who sin. Do not have a passion for noticing every sin in your neighbor and… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
The Founders recognized that Government is quite literally a necessary evil, that there must be opposition, between its various branches, and between… — David Mamet Copy Share Image
Let every creature have your love. Love, with its fruits of meekness, patience, and humility, is all that we can wish for… — William Law Copy Share Image
“what's the use of overcoming opponent after opponent in the wrestling or boxing rings if you can be overcome by your temper?” — Lucius Annaeus Seneca Copy Share Image
What irritates me most of all about these morning people is their horribly good temper, as if they have been up for… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It is not he who gains the exact point in dispute who scores most in controversy - but he who has shown… — Samuel Butler Copy Share Image
“But, as, when any of the prouder passions are hurt, it is much better philosophy to let a man slip into a… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
Anger has its place, but it will not serve you here, the way of the warrior is the way of knowing. Of… — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
You can only take so much of people's stupidity & negativity. Sometimes you lose your cool. God knows I work so hard… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Leftists are fighting back against Trump not with policy differentials, but rather with insane rhetoric and temper tantrums. — Trish Regan Copy Share Image
Never did she find anything so difficult as to keep herself from losing her temper when she was suddenly disturbed while absorbed… — Frances Hodgson Burnett Copy Share Image
I'm a bit of a hothead in certain circumstances, but you've got to temper it because your fans are there, and they've… — Isaac Hanson Copy Share Image
The gentleman had also a young daughter, of rare goodness and sweetness of temper, which she took from her mother, who was… — Charles Perrault Copy Share Image
A good cook is not necessarily a good woman with an even temper. Some allowance should be made for artistic temperament. — Marcel Boulestin Copy Share Image
Our torments also may in length of time Become our elements, these piercing fires As soft as now severe, our temper changed… — John Milton Copy Share Image
If your ego is hurt you may become angry. Understand that ego itself is a disease. Dissolve your ego as far as… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when he is called upon to act in accordance with the dictates… — Oscar Wilde Copy Share Image
I suspect it was...the old story of the implacable necessity of a man having honour within his own natural spirit. A man… — Laurens van der Post Copy Share Image
If Nightcloud were a gentle, loving cat like Leafpool, or feisty and warmhearted like Squirrelflight, it would be easier to feel sorry… — Erin Hunter Copy Share Image
“So, what you're saying is that I bring out your book - wielding, short tempered side?" He hooked his foot through the… — Lani Woodland Copy Share Image
Louis-Cesare’s anger suddenly filled the small room like water, and in a heartbeat his eyes went from silver tinged to as solid… — Karen Chance Copy Share Image
Parents who are cowed by temper tantrums and screaming defiance are only inviting more of the same. Young children become more cooperative… — Sandra Scarr Copy Share Image
The romantic temper, so often and so grievously misinterpreted and not more by others than by its own, is an insecure, unsatisfied,… — James Joyce Copy Share Image
“temper made him think every thing due to her in return for the great goodness of being in love with him; but… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
If you had the seeds of pestilence in your body you would not have a more active contagion that you have in… — Horace Bushnell Copy Share Image
Those who knew Benjamin Franklin will recollect that his mind was forever young, his temper ever serene; science, that never grows gray,… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
Lord Beaverbrook was fundamentally a lonely man, with a low sense of his own self-worth, who was incapable of forming a stable,… — David Cannadine Copy Share Image
