Forbearance Quotes

I took note of the Buddha's teaching that in one sense a supposed enemy is more valuable than a friend, for an enemy teaches you things, such as forbearance, that a friend generally does not.

He thought of the virtues of courage and forbearance, which become flabby when there is nothing to use them on.

Conquer with forbearanceThe excesses of insolence.

England's traditional tolerance was outraged at last.

Barbara W. Tuchman

Patience is the antidote to the restless poison of the Ego. Without it we all become ego-maniacal bulls in china shops, destroying our future happiness as we blindly rush in where angels fear to tread. In these out-of-control moments, we bulldoze through the best possible outcomes for our lives, only to return to the scene of the crime later to cry over spilt milk.

Anthon St. Maarten

Leadership was not an act of bravery but rather forbearance and the strength to move forward with humility in the belief of what is righteous

Soroosh Shahrivar

Common man's patience will bring him more happiness than common man's power.