Coaches Quote by Simeon Strunsky
“Once a man would spend a week patiently waiting if he missed a stage coach, but now he rages if he misses the first section of a revolving door.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New York Evening Post, 1915
Patience has eroded; modern life demands instant gratification, even for trivial delays.
In simple terms: People lose patience quickly nowadays.
Cultivate patience in small moments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- commuting
- customer service
- online shopping
- traffic
- waiting rooms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology affect your tolerance for delay?
- Can you practice patience in daily routines?
Patience can be a virtue but may conflict with efficiency demands.