There is, however, a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is a point where patience becomes a vice. Endurance has limits.
- In plain terms
- Patience stops being good if you wait too long.
- What can you take from it?
- Know when patience becomes weakness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is your line on forbearance?
Another view
Defining that limit is often subjective.
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