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  • By the term Temperament, is meant the preponderance in development of some element or system of organs in the body, to such an extent as to give to the character a distinctive recognizable type, a temper or disposition resulting from the predominance of some one element in the character which modifies and gives tone to all the rest, resulting from its superior development.

    How to Become Rich A Treatise on Phrenology, Choice of Professions and Matrimony William Windsor

  • Plus, her Temperament is Not suitable for a seat on the Supreme Court for life.

    Leahy on Sotomayor: 'Stop the racial politics' 2009

  • Temperament, which is reflected in a creature's manner of behavior, is personality's biological, enduring, and heritable aspect.

    How We Become What We Are 1994

  • Temperament, which is reflected in a creature's manner of behavior, is personality's biological, enduring, and heritable aspect.

    How We Become What We Are 1994

  • Ah, That Calm, Respectful Obama Administration 'Temperament' - By: Jim Geraghty Michael Steele Suggests Criticism Of His Tenure Motivated By Racism

    memeorandum 2010

  • Ah, That Calm, Respectful Obama Administration 'Temperament' - By: Jim Geraghty House GOP-ers: Start Over And We'll Come To The Table.

    memeorandum 2010

  • Ah, That Calm, Respectful Obama Administration 'Temperament' - By: Jim Geraghty House GOP-ers: Start Over And We'll Come To The Table.

    memeorandum 2010

  • Ah, That Calm, Respectful Obama Administration 'Temperament' - By: Jim Geraghty Ah, Consistency - John McCormack at the Weekly Standard on Brennan:

    memeorandum 2010

  • Ah, That Calm, Respectful Obama Administration 'Temperament' - By: Jim Geraghty Michael Steele Suggests Criticism Of His Tenure Motivated By Racism

    memeorandum 2010

  • Ah, That Calm, Respectful Obama Administration 'Temperament' - By: Jim Geraghty Ah, Consistency - John McCormack at the Weekly Standard on Brennan:

    memeorandum 2010

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