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Be patient Quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin

“We should learn to be patient with ourselves. Recognizing our strengths and our weaknesses, we should strive to use good judgment in all of our choices and decisions, make good use of every opportunity, and do our best in every task we undertake. We should not be unduly discouraged nor in despair…” quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin
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“We should learn to be patient with ourselves. Recognizing our strengths and our weaknesses, we should strive to use good judgment in all of our choices and decisions, make good use of every opportunity, and do our best in every task we undertake. We should not be unduly discouraged nor in despair at any time when we are doing the best we can. Rather, we should be satisfied with our progress even though it may come slowly at times.”

Joseph B. Wirthlin

About This Quote

Source Sermon: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2010

Patience with oneself involves recognizing strengths and weaknesses, exercising good judgment, seizing opportunities, and doing one's best without despair, even when progress is slow.

In simple terms: Be patient, use strengths, act wisely, accept slow progress.

Key Takeaway

Accept effort, stay patient, keep improving.

Themes

self‑compassion growth resilience

Mood

calm encouraging reflective

Type

motivational spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • career planning
  • health routines
  • learning new skills

Key Concepts

mindfulness judgment goal‑setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you measure personal growth without comparing to others?
  • What small habit can reinforce patience today?
A Different Perspective

Progress can be uneven and may feel discouraging without support.

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