William Empson Quotes

The difficult part of good temper consists in forbearance, and accommodation to the ill-humors of others.

William Empson

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• Temper
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• Forbearance

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• The difficult part of good temper consists in forbearance, and accommodation to the ill-humors of others.

  

  William Empson
  • Difficult
  • Temper
  • Accommodations