A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is ... - Washington Irving

This quote is attributed to Washington Irving.

"A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use."

Washington Irving Patience

Writer American 1783–1859

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