Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield Quotes

When we have to reply to anyone who has insulted us, we should be careful to do it always with gentleness. A soft answer extinguishes the fire of wrath.

I don't feel bitterness, I don't feel anger towards anybody. Fighting is never emotional to me.

The greatest firmness is the greatest mercy.

The deferring of anger is the best antidote to anger.

It is the duty of Her Majesty's government ... neither to flap nor to falter.

What the world most needs today are negative virtues - not minding people, not being huffy, touchy, irritable or revengeful.

Be as nice as possible and as nasty as necessary.

I have a long fuse.

I'm usually a patient guy anyway.

Remember the quiet wonders. The world has more need of them than it has for warriors.

I think I have a very nice demeanor, but at the same time, when pushed, I will freak out. I have a backbone, but I don't feel like I'm terrible about it.

As a person, I have never been discourteous or nasty to anybody. I may have stood my ground a bit too directly, a bit too firmly, and I believe I have, over a number of years, learned to be a little less direct.

In the words of Michael Jackson: I'm a lover, not a fighter.

We shall show mercy, but we shall not ask for it.

Remember that when you meet your antagonist, to do everything in a mild agreeable manner. Let your courage be keen, but, at the same time, as polished as your sword.

Only the gentle are ever really strong.

If bitterness wants to get into the act, I offer it a cookie or a gumdrop.

I don't feel very revengeful in life at all.

I like to be firm. But it is easier to be nice than to be nasty.

It doesn't do any good to argue. Be kind.

I don't really yell at people.

I never raise my voice!

Keep a cool head and a warm heart.

Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.

I am known to be able to take care of myself when I become angry. I don't mince words.