Justine Bateman Quotes

There's a lot more power in calm than in vituperation.

When suave politeness, tempering bigot zeal, corrected 'I believe' to 'one does feel'.

I did learn that some of the things that are great for locker rooms are inappropriate for political discourse. That's a wisdom I've garnered.

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.

I hold that the parentheses are by far the most important parts of a non-business letter.

Also, when I didn't like something, I could keep my opinion to myself.

Silence speaks so much louder than screaming tantrums. Never give anyone an excuse to say that you're crazy.

A letter does not blush.

If you're going to come at me, come at me respectfully, and I will respond respectfully.

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

I think it is more a cautiousness that protects me from enthusiasm about things. I tend not to get excited. People perceive it as a scowl, which is fair enough.

Emotion is always the enemy of wise statesmanship.

While exceptional employees don't seek conflict, they don't run away from it either. They're able to maintain their composure while presenting their positions calmly and logically. They're able to withstand personal attacks in pursuit of the greater goal and never use that tactic themselves.

My father was the classic Puritan. Hold the emotions in check. Keep up appearances.

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

Always remember that your calmness under fire is your best defense in any argument or discussion.

While speaking in the NA, one must maintain respect.

I'm all about respect and I never get outside myself as far as calling people out.

I don't know where, or by whom, Judge Wapner was raised, but my parents taught me, when you don't have something nice to say about someone, say nothing.

I'm not a guy that shows a lot of emotion while I'm playing.

I make it a policy never to appear surprised" - Dr Barlow

Sometimes you have to know when to shut the f - - up.

Politeness only teaches us to save others from unnecessary pain.... You are not bound by politeness to tell any falsehoods.

No literary form is more revealing, more spontaneous or more individual than a letter.

I do not often laugh, sir, as you may perceive by the air of my countenance; but nevertheless, I retain the privilege of laughing when I please.