Octavia E. Butler Quotes

I'm not a table-flipper.

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

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

I don't get angry easily, but we all have our moments.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will control you.

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

The anger of a person who is strong, can always bide its time.

I've only lost my temper three times in my whole life.

Keep cool; anger is not an argument.

I don't get mad too much.

Beware the fury of the patient man.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry, an hundred.

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

I control my anger.

I feel there are very few people who can control their anger.

I wouldn't say I have a bad temper.

When one is in a good sound rage, it is astonishing how calm one can be.

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.

Hesitation is the best cure for anger. The first blows of anger are heavy, but if it waits, it will think again.

Always shun whatever may make you angry.

Do not plunge thyself too far in anger.

The anger of a person who is strong, can always bide its time.

It is when you are angry that you must watch how you talk.

Sometimes we get very frustrated here on court. It is tough to control. It is a mistake.