Quotes About Temperance

Do you remember the hardest lesson of power?" "Knowing when not to use it?

It must be tempered with discipline. Ferocity is useless unless employed in the proper place . . .

myself under control.

Don't throw tantrums; that's unprofessional.

Working hard denies oneself from instant gratification.

I still have to work on patience.

I hate being around a bunch of drunk a.. adults.

As much as I would enjoy being drunk, I think I'd better pass after last night's episode and today's follow-up.

Being too bi...y will never make a girl look or sound beautiful, but being patient and mature does.

Being patient is the key.

Never spend your money before you have it.

You must admit you have self-control before you can use it.

Remember that there is always a limit to self-indulgence, but none to self-restraint.

All men have the capacity of knowing themselves and acting with moderation.

He who rules his spirit has won a greater victory than the taking of a city.

Such power there is in clear-eyed self-restraint.

I don't get angry very often. I lose my temper rarely. And when I do, there's always a legitimate cause. Normally I have a great lightness of being. I take things in a very happy, amused way.

Never reply when you are angry. Never make a promise when you are happy. Never make a decision when you are sad.

The best way to answer a fool is to keep mute.

Learn how to Keep Your Mouth Shut and not say things youll regret. This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.

My advice to girls: first, don't smoke to excess; second, don't drink to excess; third, don't marry to excess.

For some, life is about "being Cool" while for others its about "being Hot". While there is room for both, we must avoid "being Lukewarm".

Do not create in anger what you lack in reason.

Don't quarrel with a person whose voice is louder than yours.