Pastoral Resources

As a West Side kid fooling around with boxing gloves, I had been, for some reason of temperament, more interested in dodging a blow than in striking one.

Enthusiasm is that temper of the mind in which the imagination has got the better of the judgment.

We schoolmasters must temper discretion with deceit.

Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.

Photography suits the temper of this age - of active bodies and minds. It is a perfect medium for one whose mind is teeming with ideas, imagery, for a prolific worker who would be slowed down by painting or sculpting, for one who sees quickly and acts decisively, accurately.

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.

Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when he is called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.

Temperance is moderation in the things that are good and total abstinence from the things that are foul.

One should not lose one's temper unless one is certain of getting more and more angry to the end.

I've struggled so hard to reign in my temper because it actually terrifies me.

To illustrate what I mean, an apt dancer may be in thorough unison with the others in that particular group, and at the same time reveal a difference in dancing temperament, rhythm or technique; she may phrase, accentuate or actually interpret differently.