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Temper Quotes

Understanding the fire within us.

These temper quotes explore emotional intensity and self-reflection, including adults recognizing traits they didn't have as children. For related reading, see Bad quotes.

As it turns out, as an adult I can have a very unpleasant, fierce and unforgiving temper at times. But I don't think I had that when I was a kid.

Quotes by Will Oldham

A very intimate sense of the expressiveness of outward things, which ponders, listens, penetrates, where the earlier, less developed consciousness passed lightly by, is an important element in the general temper of our modern poetry.

Quotes by Walter Pater

Leftists are fighting back against Trump not with policy differentials, but rather with insane rhetoric and temper tantrums.

Quotes by Trish Regan

I don't have a problem with my temper.

Quotes by Tommy Lee

About Quotes

I'm six foot four and a half and I have a temper. It's reserved for very important issues. If someone is asking me to make an artistic concession, then I'll become a madman.

Quotes by Tim Robbins

Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.

Quotes by Thomas Paine

A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.

Quotes by Thomas Paine

My childhood was marked by seizures, which my family interpreted as temper tantrums.

Quotes by Sylvia Fraser

I've struggled so hard to reign in my temper because it actually terrifies me.

Quotes by Susannah York

Always Quotes

If your opponent is of choleric temper, irritate him.

Sun Tzu

I have a temper on me that could hold back tides.

Quotes by Shirley Manson

I get in a temper with inanimate objects. I can't bear plastic. I do get in a complete rage with something that's been shrink-wrapped.

Quotes by Sandi Toksvig

I can be very passionate but I also have a bit of a hot temper - when pushed.

Quotes by Rachel Stevens

I do have an occasional temper - I sort of inherited my dad's short fuse.

Quotes by Princess Eugenie of York

Back Quotes

You seem in England to be entirely ignorant of the temper of our people.

Quotes by Peter Oliver

I can't fully rule out that I lose my temper sometimes.

Quotes by Ousmane Dembele

An awful lot has been written about my temper.

Quotes by Norman Schwarzkopf

On an odd occasion, you'll still find me shouting at referees when I've become increasingly frustrated, but I've tried to control my temper.

Quotes by Nikita Parris

I don't temper how I feel. I'm Greek. I've got emotions.

Quotes by Nia Vardalos

Bad Quotes

Everyone has a temper. A temper is an emotion.

Quotes by Naomi Campbell

Frequently Asked Questions

What do temper quotes generally reveal?
Emotional intensity and self-awareness, including one adult admitting to a fierce, unforgiving temper they didn't recognize in themselves as a child.
Has temper always been openly discussed by public figures?
Yes, one notes that a great deal has already been written publicly about their temper, suggesting it's a well-known trait.
Do temper quotes ever connect to broader public commentary?
Yes, one touches on how heated public rhetoric can resemble temper tantrums rather than substantive discussion.
Is temper always seen as a childhood trait?
No, one specifically notes the temper developed more as an adult rather than being present during childhood.
Where can I read more about self-reflection?
Browse About quotes for more general reflective content.

Whether inherited or developed with age, temper is something many public figures openly discuss. Continue with About or Back quotes.