Thomas Jefferson Quotes

The greatest remedy for anger is delay.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.

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

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

Keep cool; anger is not an argument.

Many people lose their tempers merely from seeing you keep yours.

Anger does not solve problems - anger only makes things worse. I go by the old saying, 'Don't make important decisions when you're angry.'

I don't get mad too much.

Get into the habit of always speaking calmly to everyone. This will prevent you from anger, a serious character flaw…

I don't have a temper. There's no fist through the walls.

No flipping tables over any more for me.

I have made a few mistakes with my temper, I know. But I have learned from that.

I get a bit quick-tempered sometimes.

Not to be provok'd is best: But if mov'd, never correct till the fume is spent; for every stroke our fury strikes, is sure to hit our selves at last.

Whatever she says to you, it’s your job not to let her make you mad.

The best remedy for anger is delay.

I used to fly off the handle in everyday life, but I'm a little calmer now.

I'm not a table-flipper.

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

Above all things, I must not get angry. If I do get angry I knock all the teeth out of the mouth of the poor wretch who has angered me.

I don't throw things or yell.

Getting angry doesn't solve anything.

Sometimes when I hear criticism of my husband, I want to come out of my seat and clock somebody. But you learn to take a deep breath.

Don't hit people; don't let it get you too angry; remember that everything you do can and will be used against you. And take a breath and have some perspective.