Perhaps I have not really a good temper at all, but if you have everything you want and everyone is kind to… — Frances Hodgson Burnett Copy Share Image
The same political parties which now agitiate the US have existed through all time. And in fact the terms of whig and… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
I know all about the despair of overcoming chronic temptation. It is not serious, provided self-offended petulance, annoyance at breaking records, impatience,… — C. S. Lewis Copy Share Image
You don’t sound very patriotic,” observed Tessa. “Weren’t you just reminiscing about the mountains?” “Patriotic?” Will looked smug. “I’ll tell you what’s… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
The wonderful thing about saints is that they were human. They lost their tempers, got hungry, scolded God, were egotistical or impatient… — Phyllis McGinley Copy Share Image
There are five dangerous faults which may affect a general: recklessness, which leads to destruction; cowardice, which leads to capture; a hasty… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
To give freedom is still more easy. It is not necessary to guide; it only requires to let go the rein. But… — Edmund Burke Copy Share Image
A point has been reached where the peoples of the Americas must take cognizance of growing ill-will, of marked trends toward aggression,… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
A great nation is not saved by wars, it is saved by acts without external picturesqueness; by speaking, writing, voting reasonably; by… — William James Copy Share Image
Marc’s hand tightened visibly around Kevin’s fingers, his digits going white. Again. Both men clenched their jaws, Kevin in pain, and Marc… — Rachel Vincent Copy Share Image
Although the formulations of science now offer the most advanced knowledge of nature, men continue to use obsolete forms of thought long… — Max Horkheimer Copy Share Image
I was like 14 and decided I wanted to be a rapper, so I needed a hip rapper name. I was with… — Tinie Tempah Copy Share Image
“Well now I know I can control my tongue, my temper & my appetites, but that's it. I have no effect on… — Abigail Thomas Copy Share Image
My temper leads me to peace and harmony with all men; and it is peculiarly my wish to avoid any personal feuds… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Face it, you stupid little cookie maker,” Jenks said, almost sounding fond, “in the last couple of days you’ve seen what it’s… — Kim Harrison Copy Share Image
Tis a barbarous temper, and a sign of a very ill nature, to take delight in shocking any one: and, on the… — Samuel Richardson Copy Share Image
Youth is not a time of life - it is a state of mind. It is not a matter of red cheeks,… — Samuel Ullman Copy Share Image
[He] understood the people in a new way...The people is not everyone who speaks our language, nor yet the elect marked by… — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Copy Share Image
She was like me in lineaments-- her eyes Her hair, her features, all, to the very tone Even of her voice, they… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The basic idea is that there is this group that, over the centuries, has learned to control reincarnation. John's character stumbles into… — Glen Morgan Copy Share Image
The Judo pupil, therefore, must cultivate his mind; he must never feel fear, never lose his temper, never be off his guard;… — Yokoyama Sakujiro Copy Share Image
The best soldiers are not warlike; the best fighters do not lose their temper. The greatest conquerors are those who overcome their… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Of all the difficulties in a state, the temper of a true government most felicifies and perpetuates it; too sudden alterations distemper… — Francis Quarles Copy Share Image
Music [is] a science peculiarly productive of a pleasure that no state of life, publick or private, secular or sacred; no difference… — Samuel Pepys Copy Share Image
I'M SORRY IF I HAVE A SHORT TEMPER. I'M SORRY IF I ANNOY YOU. I'M SORRY IF I ACT A LITTLE IMMATURE… — Jen Nipe Copy Share Image
When I read the Bible, I see that we should have victory in our life and be overcomers, and I can't even… — Joyce Meyer Copy Share Image
You choose to go voluntarily into the fire. The blaze might well destroy you. But if you survive, every blow of the… — Margaret Weis Copy Share Image