Equal Temperaments

Famous quotes containing the words equal and/or temperaments:

    Even as we enumerate their shortcomings, the rigor of raising children ourselves makes clear to us our mothers’ incredible strength. We fear both. If they are not strong, who will protect us? If they are not imperfect, how can we equal them?
    Anna Quindlen (b. 1952)

    Those with certain temperaments find no way to endure themselves except by striving towards going under.
    Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)