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“Patience is so like fortitude that she seems either her sister or her daughter.” quote by Aristotle
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“Patience is so like fortitude that she seems either her sister or her daughter.”

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About This Quote

Source Text: Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle, 4th century BC

Patience and fortitude are akin, both embody steadfastness and moral strength.

In simple terms: Patience is like courage.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate patience as moral strength.

Themes

patience fortitude virtue

Mood

reflective instructive

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • parenting
  • personal growth
  • stressful situations

Key Concepts

ethics character development

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does patience become inaction?
  • How does fortitude differ from patience?
A Different Perspective

Patience may be mistaken for passivity.

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