Citations:temper


 * 1678 — John Bunyan. The Pilgrim's Progress.
 * Now, as for his complying with the temper of his people, by dissenting, to serve them, some of his principles, this argueth, That he is of a self-denying, temper; (2) Of a sweet and winning deportment; and so (3) more fit for the ministerial function.
 * But Little-faith was of another temper, his mind was on things divine; his livelihood was upon things that were spiritual, and from above; therefore, to what end should he that is of such a temper sell his jewels (had there been any that would have bought them) to fill his mind with empty things?


 * 1843 — Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol.
 * Seeing clearly that it would be useless to pursue their point, the gentlemen withdrew. Scrooge resumed his labours with an improved opinion of himself, and in a more facetious temper than was usual with him.