Temper Quotes

Finally, that he would most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacifick temper of the mind, which were the characteristicks of the divine Author of our blessed religion ; without an humble imitation of whose example, in these things, we can never hope to be a happy Nation.

To constitute a dispute there must be two parties. To understand it well, both parties and all the circumstances must be fully heard; and to accommodate the differences, temper and mutual forbearance are requisite.

The country needs and, unless I mistake its temper, the country demands bold, persistent experimentation.

Temper is what gets most of us into trouble. Pride is what keeps us there.

I do not wish to lose my temper because very shortly I will lose my head. Nevertheless, upon leaving this spark of earthly existence, I have this to say: I shall see you all very soon ... very soon.

Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.

The people of the South have too much of good sense, and good temper, to attempt the ruin of the government ... At least, so I hope and believe.