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“Patience, the beggar's virtue, shall find no harbor here.” quote by Philip Massinger
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“Patience, the beggar's virtue, shall find no harbor here.”

Philip Massinger

About This Quote

Source Play: The Roman Actor, 1629

Patience is portrayed as a virtue that offers no refuge, suggesting urgency over waiting.

In simple terms: Patience offers no safety here.

Key Takeaway

Embrace urgency, act promptly.

Themes

patience urgency virtue time

Mood

tense urgent

Type

dramatic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business negotiations
  • emergency response
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

dramatic literature ethical dilemma

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is waiting beneficial?
  • How does urgency affect quality?
A Different Perspective

Patience may be necessary for thoughtful outcomes in some contexts.

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