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“If you're patient and you wait long enough, something will usually happen and it'll usually be something you don't like.” quote by Kinky Friedman
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“If you're patient and you wait long enough, something will usually happen and it'll usually be something you don't like.”

Kinky Friedman

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2008 interview with Kinky Friedman, null

Patience often leads to outcomes, but they may be unfavorable.

In simple terms: Waiting can bring unwanted results.

Key Takeaway

Prepare for possible disappointment.

Themes

patience expectation outcome

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • long-term projects
  • relationships
  • investment decisions
  • waiting for news

Key Concepts

probability risk anticipation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance patience with proactive effort?
  • When is it better to act than wait?
A Different Perspective

It ignores active problem‑solving and may foster passivity.

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