Larry Wall Quotes

If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.

Let's not allow ourselves to be upset by small things we should despise and forget. Remember "Life is too short to be little".

Love Jo all your days, if you choose, but don't let it spoil you, for it's wicked to throw away so many good gifts because you can't have the one you want.

Can't react every time you're insulted. Free people absorb destructive things and refuse to be destroyed

Temper is what gets most of us into trouble. Pride is what keeps us there.

Choosing not to act on an angry impulse and to feel the pain that lies beneath it is a very courageous thing to do.

Let go of me or slow down," she demanded as she tried to keep pace with him. He slowed down. "I swear to God, you try the patience of a saint." "You aren't a saint, Brodick, no matter what your mother might have told you.

I'm an emotional person. Sometimes I can't help it.

I was born with an extremely negative attitude. I was the kid who wouldn't smile in Christmas photos, was a poor sport, and hated a lot of things. I eventually grew out of my negativity when I matured.

Having a thick skin doesn't mean that you're hard or harsh. I was lucky because I was born with a thick skin. That doesn't mean that things don't bother me, but you have to keep it in perspective.

I think the only time I show my emotions and anger is on the cricket field; otherwise, I've mellowed down. And with age, I think, with age you always end up mellowing down.

I still get mad. I still get upset. But I let it go more quickly.

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.

Of course there are certain things that get to me, but I try and lead by example and show people that, especially with haters, that you should just ignore them.

Never succumb to the temptation of bitterness.

Resist the need to be 'right' all the time or to always have the last word.

What happens is not as important as how you react to what happens.

Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up.

He who angers you conquers you.

I'm much softer than people think. I don't present to the world an emotional face. I'm pretty good at self-control, but I am easily moved.

I had to let my ego go a long time ago.

I think we're all sensitive; everyone has a certain way about themselves that people don't like to let their emotions out too often. I think people tend to suppress them and hold them in, so I think there's a bit of that in me.

I don't let myself get upset about the little nitpicky things anymore.

Petty things don't bother me as much as they used to.

I'm too mature to be angry.