Be patient Quote by Isaac Newton
“If you are affronted it is better to pass it by in silence, or with a jest, though with some dishonor, than to endeavor revenge. If you can keep reason above passion, that and watchfulness will be your best defenders.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with Robert Hooke, 1675
Maintaining calm and humor is wiser than seeking revenge; reason and vigilance protect you.
In simple terms: Stay calm, be witty, keep reason.
Choose composure over retaliation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- workplace disputes
- personal insults
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you chosen silence over anger?
- Can humor defuse a tense situation?
Humor can be misinterpreted, weakening its effect.