William Saroyan Quotes

‎True love isn't expressed in passionately whispered words an intimate kiss or a embrace; before two people are married, love is expressed in self-control, patience, even words left unsaid.

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

We believe it is bad or dangerous to be carried away by our emotions. We admire the person who is cool, who acts without feeling.

When I was a very young lawyer, I had a senior partner who advised me never to get mad, except on purpose.

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.

A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.

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

I still have to work on patience.

Something that comes along with age causes you to simmer a bit.

Always maintain your composure.

I'm not an emotional fighter.

Often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.

Every wave of passion restrained is a balance in your favor. It is therefore good policy not to return anger for anger, as with all true morality.

The growth of wisdom may be gauged exactly by the diminution of ill-temper.

Sometimes - this is a tough one - not everyone can handle the truth. Sometimes you have to take a beat. But if you can take that beat, and take the high road, it'll serve you in the long run.

Let not your rage or malice destroy a life.

Never speak out of anger, Never act out of fear, Never choose from impatience, But wait... and peace will appear.

Keep your temper, said the Caterpillar.

Silence was never a wrong answer.

Wisdom includes not getting angry unnecessarily. The Law ignores trifles and the wise man does, too.

Karma is the beginning of knowledge. Next is patience. Patience is very important. The strong are the patient ones, Anjin-san. patience means holding back your inclination to the seven emotions: hate, adoration, joy, anxiety, anger, grief, fear. If you don't give way to the seven, you're patient, then you'll soon understand all manner of things and be in harmony with Eternity.

Patience means restraining yourself. There are seven emotions, Joy, anger, anxiety, adoration, grief, fear, and hate. If a man doesn't give way to these, he's patient. I'm not as strong as I might be but I'm patient.

I have a long fuse.

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