Lena Waithe Quotes

Those who have accomplished the greatest results are those...who never grow excited or lose self-control, but are always calm, self-possessed, patient and polite.

Who ever is out of patience is out of possession of their soul.

To rule one's anger is well; to prevent it is better.

Keep your cool, even when those around you can't.

I have to stay calm, cool, and collected.

He who keeps his cool best wins.

I was never, ever once angry in the ring.

Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.

Patience is passion tamed.

I have never seen my own husband ruffled which must require a certain amount of self-control.

That kind of always been apart of my personality, just mild-mannered, poised, trying to keep my poise. Doesn't always work out that way but I try when I'm on the court to stabilize things.

From my dad I learnt that it is very important to stay calm.

Always shun whatever may make you angry.

The practice of patience guards us against losing our presence of mind. It enables us to remain undisturbed, even when the situation is really difficult. It gives us a certain amount of inner peace, which allows us some self-control, so that we can choose to respond to situations in an appropriate and compassionate manner, rather than being driven by our disturbing emotions.

Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth.

I am not allowing myself to get carried away.

I've never heard my dad say a bad word about anybody. He always keeps his emotions in check and is a true gentleman. I was taught that losing it was indulgent, a selfish act.

He submits to be seen through a microscope, who suffers himself to be caught in a fit of passion.

My dad probably gave me the best advice growing up. I think it's really just keeping your cool in situations and learning to balance everything.

The anger of a person who is strong, can always bide its time.

Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.

He who angers you conquers you.

Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.

The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.

It's very important not to lose your temper in a courtroom, or in anything else you're doing.