Saint Ambrose Quotes

We should meet abuse by forbearance. Human nature is so constituted that if we take absolutely no notice of anger or abuse, the person indulging in it will soon weary of it and stop.

It doesn't pay to say too much when you are mad enough to choke. For the word that stings the deepest is the word that is never spoke, Let the other fellow wrangle till the storm has blown away, then he'll do a heap of thinking about the things you didn't say.

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

I'd been in my share of fights but never thrown the first punch, and I'm not quick to anger.

I don't lose my temper often; about once every twenty years perhaps.

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.

Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger.

He that would be angry and sin not, must not be angry with anything but sin.

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

Wise anger is like fire from a flint: there is great ado to get it out; and when it does come, it is out again immediately.

Keep cool; anger is not an argument.

Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

I need to control my mouth.

Venting your anger on anyone - especially complete strangers - is not a winning tactic. Be especially sweet to bartenders and people serving you food.

When our neighbor's personality possesses harsh qualities, we show our love by not voluntarily provoking those qualities in any way. Past experience shows us what upsets a person, so in their presence we are careful not to do or say those things that cause anger. We are self-effacing.

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

It's my rule never to lose me temper till it would be detrimental to keep it.

Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative.

When anger rushes unrestrained to action, like a hot steed, it stumbles on its way. The man of thought strikes deepest and strikes safely.

He who keeps his cool best wins.

Subdue your appetites, my dears, and you've conquered human nature.

Take the high road. No matter how much strife, and consternation, frustration and anger you might be confronted with - don't go to that level.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

I try to save being angry for the really important moments - for special occasions.