Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Patience is vital for all things, but especially for oneself.
- In plain terms
- Be patient with everything, most of all with yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize self-patience above all else.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you patient with yourself?
- How do you handle personal mistakes?
Another view
Self-patience can sometimes enable complacency if not balanced with accountability.
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