It is not he who gains the exact point in dispute who…

When the shadow of the Presidential and Congressional election is lifted we shall, I hope to be in a better temper to legislate.

— James A. Garfield

No one likes to play aggressive golf more than me, but at times it's better to temper your ambition.

— Seve Ballesteros

First, I hate all theological controversy: it is wearing to the temper, and is I believe (at all events when viva voce) worse than…

— Lewis Carroll

We are not won by arguments that we can analyze but by the tone and temper, by the manner which is the man himself

— Samuel Butler

Controversy sells, politics sell, all that type of stuff sells.

— Jadakiss

My stress on the truth in sexual stereotypes and on the biologic basis of sex differences is sure to cause controversy.

— Camille Paglia

I am disappointed by this controversy surrounding A Million Little Pieces because I rely on the publishers to define the category that a book…

— Oprah Winfrey

Science does not enter a chaotic society to put order into it anymore, to simplify its composition, and to put an end to controversies.…

— Bruno Latour

Sometimes as a player you do not want to get into a controversy.

— Sourav Ganguly

Controversy for the sake of controversy is sin. Controversy for the sake of truth is a divine command.

— Walter Martin

Some people want to have controversy between the races.

— Dennis Rodman

Controversy equalizes fools and wise men in the same way - and the fools know it.

— Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr

My pride is the length of time I have worked in the industry without any major controversy.

— Sajid Nadiadwala

As we have seen after every other [Donald] Trump controversy, this one only increased their enthusiasm for him. His supporters thought the idea of…

— Steve Inskeep

If Melanchthon were alive today, he might not weep because of controversies that surround the Lord's Supper, but he might well sorrow because of…

— Erwin W. Lutzer