Quotes About Composure

I wish I felt as calm as I look

You were a little wild around the eyes there," she (Denna) said gently. "I don't think I've ever seen you out of sorts before." I took another slow breath. I'm out of sorts all the time," I (Kvothe) said. "I just don't show it.

Patience and propriety. It was the only graceful thing to do.

My shrug was so nonchalant it would make a cat jealous.

I've always prided myself on my lack of panting and sniffing.

We're okay." I don't know why I say that. Sometimes good manners are a curse.

Behind all the surface composure, there seemed to be a great darkness: an urge to test himself, to take risks, to haunt the edges of things.

Politeness is organized indifference.

His every movement was laced with a lethal combination of grace and strength, a lord among mere mortals. He was confident, arrogant, composed and unfazed by her best efforts to beguile him.

For me, everything is cool.

Your composure will greatly reduce the likelihood of frightening or confusing your child further. Remember, children are very sensitive to the emotional states of adults, particularly their parents.

Then he washed his face and came back out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.”