He that has patience may compass anything.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Patience allows you to achieve anything eventually.
- In plain terms
- Waiting and enduring helps you get what you want.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep going slowly and you will succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you willing to wait for?
- How do you keep patience when stuck?
Another view
Patience without action leads to stagnation.
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