Patience is the be getter of calm. Impatience is the…
“Patience is the be getter of calm. Impatience is the source of agitation and turbulence. Impatience says I want it NOW and when it doesn't appear now, you're liable to lose your temper and let the blood pressure rise. Impatience is often linked to unreasonable expectations about the world and other people (you expect too much of both yourself and of other people) and is often linked to perfectionism, which allows of no space to make errors or slow down. A calm person, on the other hand, is fully aware that errors occur sometimes and that speeding things up is liable to bring on errors, not alleviate them.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Patience cultivates calm while impatience fuels agitation, often tied to unrealistic expectations and perfectionism.
In simple terms: Patience brings calm; impatience creates stress.
Key Takeaway
Practice patience to reduce stress.
Themes
patience
calm
impatience
expectations
perfectionism
Mood
reflective
calm
motivational
Type
advice
philosophical
self‑help
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- work deadlines
- health management
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
mindfulness
emotional regulation
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reframe expectations to reduce impatience?
- What small steps help you stay calm when things don’t happen instantly?
A Different Perspective
Patience may be hard to maintain under pressure or when outcomes are uncertain.