Oscar Wilde

Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when he is called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.

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rhyme or reason

[rhyme or reason] {n. phr.} A good plan or reason; a reasonable purpose or explanation. - Used in negative, interrogative, or conditional sentences. * /Don could see no rhyme or […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Oscar Wilde

(1856-1900), The Wit & Humor of Oscar Wilde, 1959, edited by Alvin Redman It is sad. One half of the world does not believe in God, and the other half […] www.english-slang.com

in accordance with

[in accordance with] {adv. phr.} In consonance with something; conforming to something. * /Employees at this firm are expected to always behave in accordance with the rules./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

hold one's temper

[hold one's temper] or [keep one's temper] {v. phr.} To make yourself be quiet and peaceful; not become angry. * /The meeting will go smoothly if the president keeps his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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