Temper Quotes

570 quotes by 421 authors

The writer loves the fog as it pours in; he loves the sun when the fog pours out. The rest of California is Beach Boys… — Eric Maisel
There's an inverse relationship between my temper and my ability to control my accent. If you hear me say 'Fiddledeedee', run for the hills, because… — Molly Harper
I have to work hard to be punctual, to not lose my temper, take direction and be told what to do - and most of… — Alfie Allen
It is only our bad temper that we put down to being tired or worried or hungry; we put our good temper down to ourselves. — C.S. Lewis
They are eloquent who can speak low things acutely, and of great things with dignity, and of moderate things with temper. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
My life is in the hands of any fool who makes me lose my temper. — Unknown Author
They merit more praise who know how to suffer misery than those who temper themselves in contentment. — Pietro Aretino
It takes me a long time to lose my temper, but once lost I could not find it with a dog. — Mark Twain
I never liked anyone who didn't have a temper. If you don't have a temper, you don't have any passion. — Michael Bloomberg
A God who chastises our lack of faith, our vices, the little esteem in which we hold dignity and the civic virtues. We tolerate vice,… — Jose Rizal
The bringing up, as of a child; instruction; formation of manners. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is intended to enlighten… — Noah Webster
Thy steady temper, Portius, Can look on guilt, rebellion, fraud, and CÃ¦sar, In the calm lights of mild philosophy. — Joseph Addison
Happiness cannot come from hatred or anger. Nobody can say, 'Today I am happy because this morning I was angry.' On the contrary, people feel… — Dalai Lama
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
Men lose their tempers in defending their taste. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Authority and place demonstrate and try the tempers of men, by moving every passion and discovering every frailty. — Plutarch
Temper is the one thing you can't get rid of by losing it. — Jack Nicklaus
Bad temper is its own safety valve. He who can bark does not bite. — Agatha Christie
I'm doubtful about the temper of your flamingo. Shall I try the experiment? — Lewis Carroll
Something of the hermit's temper is an essential element in many forms of excellence, since it enables men to resist the lure of popularity, to… — Bertrand Russell

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