For it is the part of a wise man to practice restrained good temper.

A man is not hurt so much by what happens, as by his opinion of what happens.

A man is not hurt so much by what happens, as by his opinion of what happens.

The insight of a man certainly slows down his anger, and it is beauty on his part to pass over transgression.

It is better to enlighten men’s minds than to teach them to be obstinate in their prejudices.

He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper, but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to his circumstance.

The stronger a man is, the more gentle he can afford to be

Keep this thought handy when you feel a fit of rage coming on — it isn’t manly to be enraged. Rather, gentleness and civility are more human, and therefore manlier. A real man doesn’t give way to anger and discontent, and such a person has strength, courage, and endurance — unlike the angry and complaining. The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength.” — MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 11.18.5b

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.

An easygoing vice, I hold,
Is better than an angry virtue.

It is far better for a man to go wrong in freedom than to go right in chains.

Good temper is an estate for life…

A better man might have handled the situation with more grace than I did. A better man would have been able to separate his personal life from his career.

It is better for a leader to make a mistake in forgiving than to make a mistake in punishing.